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Here’s why 57% of consumers deleted apps in 2022
Here’s why 57% of consumers deleted apps in 2022
Consumers are done with mindlessly browsing for hours.
Nearly 60% prefer humans over robots for customer service
Only 19% were comfortable talking to an automated bot.
Weekly News Wrap: Asian retailers ready for China rebound; South Koreans lead as world’s biggest luxury spenders
And Uniqlo owner gives Japan business a jolt with a 40% wage hike.
Food, healthcare products are top gift choices for New Year: report
Shopping cash coupons are also among the top choices.
Businesses should cater to consumers who seek work-life balance
Around 53% of consumers put a strict boundary between work or school and personal life.
About 4 in 5 Hongkongers aim to resume socialising, consumption in Chinese New Year
This came as social distancing measures have been eased.
Around 2 in 5 consumers expect in-person everyday activities: report
Brands should improve their operations to attract these customers.
Three in four shoppers tighten budgets amidst higher prices
Consumers will likely switch to e-commerce for better and cheaper deals.
Over 40% of consumers are not willing to pay extra for green products
This challenges retailers to close the prices of sustainable products to conventional brands.
In-game sales could climb by 23% in 2024: report
This comes as more consumers play immersive video games online.
Robinsons Retail completes BPI buy-in deal
The company purchased 200 million shares of the bank.
Shopee ends Poland operations
Orders placed before 13 January 12 a.m., will still be processed.
UNIQLO Japan’s operating profit drops by 5.6%
Its operating profit stood at JPY39.4b in the first quarter of FY2023.
Fast Retailing Q1 profit contracts 9.1% in FY2023
This is despite a 14.2YoY revenue growth.
LVMH appoints new Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior Couture CEOs
Their appointment will be effective on 1 February.
Carlyle buys majority take in India-based skincare, beauty firm
It will support the business growth and brand building of VLCC.
Korea’s internet firm Naver acquires Poshmark
They plan to establish a global player in the online fashion re-commerce market.
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