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Food processors unprepared for digital revolution, warns expert
The global food industry is on the eve of an online retailing revolution that will lead to fundamental changes for players along the supply chain, from processors to retailers. Food processors and producers, however, face the danger of being pushed to the back of the e-shelf because products are not sufficiently ‘online-proof’.
Food processors unprepared for digital revolution, warns expert
The global food industry is on the eve of an online retailing revolution that will lead to fundamental changes for players along the supply chain, from processors to retailers. Food processors and producers, however, face the danger of being pushed to the back of the e-shelf because products are not sufficiently ‘online-proof’.
CP Kelco's new Singapore facility aims to bring it closer to customers in Asia
US-based CP Kelco, a specialty hydrocolloids manufacturer, has opened a hub facility for South Asia alongside its dairy beverage centre of excellence (CoE) in Singapore. The company said the move is to strengthen its global innovation footprint.
SOSOON offers e-fulfilment service
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Lacoste selects Manhattan Associates to power omnichannel retail operation
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tna acquires FOODesign to broaden food processing offer
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Climate and politics make food markets volatile: FAO
Weather conditions in various countries and political tensions in the Black Sea region have made food markets more volatile, said the FAO.
Three quarters of SE Asia firms plan to increase investment in e-commerce
Mobile commerce is expected to come to the forefront and will be a key focus for four in five organisations, with around three-quarters (76%) planning to increase investment in mobile-optimised transactional websites over the next three years. Additionally, half (51%) plan to invest more in mobile applications with transactional apabilities.[/caption]
Asia Pacific retail rents continue to rise
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Fast Retailing gains ground overseas
Uniqlo sister brand GU is to expand into Taiwan, opening two stores in Taipei in the coming months.
Lazada adds Singapore to its footprint
Lazada.sg offers 13 product categories.
2014 Asia Pacific Top 500 Ranking is out!
Euromonitor International sums up key findings from this year’s Retail Asia-Pacific Top 500 rankings and provides an overview of the retail scene in 14 Asia-Pacific economies in 2013.
Helping customers find the right fit
A neat tool that sits at the side of the product page, Virtusize helps online retailers extend customer service by allowing their customers to get an accurate fit using a garment they already own as a reference.
Honeywell scanning and payment accessory for iPad Mini
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