Singapore

Established Japanese fashion retailer Lumine opened its first store outside Japan in Singapore on with a grand opening last weekend.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday mania will continue this year with a wider range of businesses expected to get in on the online action, according to payment processing company Worldpay.

Mobile-based on-demand beverage delivery service BottlesXO has raised US$3.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round, from an undisclosed private equity firm in Singapore.

Gorilla Technology, a global provider of video intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, recently released the Intelligent Video Analytics Recorder (IVAR) solution using the combination of ground-breaking real-time analytics and deep learning for facial and license plate recognition technology.

WAAVE, a mobile concierge service, has added machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to its offerings to understand users’ habits, offer tailored suggestions and improve customer experience.

Singapore recently welcomed its first and largest independent design resource workspace MOX, which was designed with the creative communities in mind.

With enhanced technology, a simple tap is all it takes to pay for purchases these days. Dr Cherry Huang, general manager, cross-border business, Alipay South and South-east Asia, tells Muneerah Bee how the company is expanding its mobile payment services in the region.

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Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, recently announced a new solution designed to give small businesses secure and reliable business-grade wi-fi with easy to set-up access points (AP) and an intuitive mobile app.

Design Orchard, a development to nurture home-grown brands and profile design talent, is looking for up-and-coming Singapore designers to participate in its retail showcase component.

Singles Day, the world’s biggest online shopping event happening on November 11 (11.11), is a big day for many retailers, especially with the increasing trend of online shopping globally.

Courts Singapore, retailer of home electronics, IT and furniture products, has redesigned its flagship Megastore in Tampines, Singapore -- creating a brand new immersive store experience designed around the needs of Singapore homeowners and modern apartment living.

After a “strong showing” in Singapore since March and following a recent successful launch in Malaysia, the Taobao Collection – selected from Chinese online shopping website Taobao – was introduced to three additional markets: Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.

Omni-channel platform company Ace Turtle has partnered with logistics company Ninja Van recently to provide last mile delivery for leading international brands in Singapore and Malaysia.

Following its recent 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day, e-commerce platform Shopee kicked off the year-end season with the launch of 11.11 Shopee Super Sale from 1 to 11 November, 2017.

Global sporting goods retailer Decathlon recently tied up with partners with logistics management software LogiNext to extend the power of its distribution network in multiple developing markets.