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Beijing's retail market shows signs of steady development
Beijing's retail market shows signs of steady development
Retail supply rose 16% in 2022 compared to last year.
BigBasket expected to expand customer base in offline entry
Consumers in India have continued to opt for offline stores.
LVMH profit up 23% YoY to $22.9b in 2022
Its revenue also hit a record EUR79.2b as its market in Asia remains stable.
Reliance Retail acquires footwear firm V Retail
Reliance Retail’s net profit in Q3 FY2023 jumped 6.2%.
Add to cart: travellers now have a shopping basket for travel bookings
Agoda will give a seamless, one-stop travel booking experience.
Monde Nissin to buy 15% of Figaro Coffee Group shares
The transactions will be worth P820.3m.
Reliance Retail posts 6.2% net profit growth in Q3 FY2023
Its net profit stood at INR2,400 crore during the quarter.
Grab food delivery outperformed ASEAN peers in GMW growth: study
It sustained growth consecutively in the past three years.
Weekly News Wrap: Asian retailers lure tourists on Lunar New Year; India plans cheaper finance for small retailers
And luxury firms express optimism about China’s retail recovery.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to start grilling in first Philippine store
The store will open in the second quarter of 2023.
Gen Z consumers want ‘genuine connection’ when engaging with brands
Around 3 in 5 trust independent consumer reviews.
Is Gen Z becoming the bigger spender in China?
They are rapidly becoming the largest consumer base for luxury brands, KPMG said.
BillEase, Alipay+ partner to enable Filipino consumers to shop online globally
BillEase is the first BNPL firm in the Philippines to partner with Alipay+.
Consumers demand diversity, inclusivity: report
They are buying from brands that support their values.
Consumers give more weight to emotional benefits in purchases: report
Businesses should provide alternative payment methods to capture these consumers.
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.
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