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Sephora to open Asia’s first ‘store of the future’ in Singapore
Sephora to open Asia’s first ‘store of the future’ in Singapore
Customers can access the store starting on 23 September.
Tech adoption in luxury goods industry accelerates: report
This enhances customer engagement and operational performance amongst others.
E-commerce market in Japan to grow by nearly 7% in 2022
The market is expected to be valued at $194.3.
Philippines foodservice profit sector to grow by 17.5% through 2026
This could reach $20b from $9.2b in 2021.
FedEx expands day-definite e-commerce shipping service to 4 APAC markets
It will now be available in Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
5 stars: Reviews matter amongst shoppers in Asia
Product reviews had the widest general appeal amongst consumers.
Starbucks faces complaint in South Korea over bags with toxic chemicals
The giveaway bags were found to contain formaldehyde.
JD launches first Apple physical store in Beijing
The store seeks to integrate online and offline consumption.
Vietnam’s Masan launches one-stop shop ecosystem
The 27 WIN stores are located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
How likely will social media users buy products recommended by influencers
Users in Indonesia, India, and the Philippines were likely influenced.
Weekly News Wrap: Shopping buoys Australian economy; Pinduoduo shares surge 43% amid reduced consumer appetite
And Shopee pulls out of Argentina in a wave of Latin America exit.
‘Clean’ beauty is here to stay: GlobalData
It was found that 30% of global respondents spent quite high or very high on skincare.
Japan’s Yoshitsu opens physical store in Hong Kong
It plans to open two more stores within the year.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo level India’s energy drink playing field: report
Sting and Thums Up Charged Berry Bolt are amongst the products that dominate India.
Olive Garden opens in Philippines
Casual dining restaurant opened on 12 September.
Japan-based bookstore Tsutaya launches on The J Shop
The bookstore offers an experience space in its store.
Alibaba's Cainiao secures supply in lockdown-hit Chengdu
Its warehouse in the city is prepared to ensure Tmall Supermarket's delivery routes.
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