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Thailand’s Lotus launches employee-free smart store
Thailand’s Lotus launches employee-free smart store
The store uses artificial intelligence to enable customers to shop.
Shrinkflation: Balancing margins and consumer satisfaction
RSM Partner David Eu said shrinkflation is working for retailers by reducing product sizes to maintain prices whilst managing consumer expectations.
Malaysian baby food market could be target for plant-based food makers: report
This is due to the increasing population of the country.
Swiggy acquires retail distribution firm LYNK
This signifies Swiggy’s entry into the country’s food and grocery retail market.
Starbucks Thailand targets 800 stores by 2030
It currently has 465 stores in the country.
Hong Kong’s retail property vacancy hits lowest rate since Q1 2020
Vacancy rate in the sector was down to 11.6% in H1.
Central Retail launches Immersive Retail Platform
It will combine offline, online and a virtual world, amongst others in one platform.
How Shopee prevents IP infringements, counterfeits
It blocked the sale of over 33 million suspected IP infringement listings.
Around 9 in 10 APAC marketers obtains zero-party data
The majority of marketers also use first-party data to expand their customer base.
Beauty firm Estée Lauder unveils Responsible Store Design Programme
Its Nanjing Deji Plaza store is one of its spaces that met the programme’s framework.
Money-saving deals drive SG e-commerce shoppers’ purchases
A total of 62% cited discounts and sales as their top priority in their store selection.
Around 4 in 5 SG shoppers are willing to pay more for product quality, authenticity
Quality, product and shipping costs, customer reviews and authenticity are the top purchase considerations.
Philippines’ Robinsons Retail names new COO
Stanley Co will assume the role starting on 1 August.
Experientality, travel retail regain traction
Watches and jewellery were the top-performing luxury categories globally.
10 trends shaping the way Singaporeans consume food
Interest in healthy diets and alternative proteins has increased amongst Singaporeans.
A.S. Watson, Amorepacific ink deal to offer more K-Beauty products
Derma and premium skincare brands will be launched in Watson stores in Asia and Europe.
Tourism and hospitality to fuel growth in APAC merchandising carts market
India, China, Japan are driving consumer demand for merchandising carts.
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