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Market Kurly operator postpones planned IPO

Market Kurly operator postpones planned IPO

The company plans to push through with public listing ‘at an optimal moment.’

South Korea's department stores reduce VIP benefits

Analysts said VIP customers surged amidst a spike in luxury consumption.

L’Oréal invests in micro-printing startup

The company developed the L’Oreal Brow Magic with Prinker Korea.

Around 3 in 5 Malaysian e-commerce sellers optimistic for 2023

Sellers in the health and beauty category are the most optimistic.

Inflation, population woes could melt South Korea’s ice cream market

The market is projected to decline by 5.8% annually until 2026. 

Retail industry to face uncertainties in 2023: analyst

Easing economic growth and tax hikes will affect retail transactions.

South Korea’s make-up market to surge by 5.5% 

This will be driven by product innovation and rising online sales.

Higher spending bodes well for Thailand’s retail sector: report

Improvement in economic activity has boosted consumer confidence.

Alibaba names Wu Zeming as CTO in management reshuffle

He succeeded Li Cheng in the post immediately.

Hong Kong retail market momentum depends on full border reopening

Retail sales for the first nine months slightly dipped by 1.3% YoY.

Online shoppers in India to grow up to 450 million by 2027

Currently, there are 200 million to 230 million. 

Malaysia outperforms business expectations in past 12 months: Shopee

More than 145,ooo stores achieved a 25% growth in sales. 

Nearly 45% of consumers shop online for cheaper options

This was driven by uncertainties in the current economic condition.

Australian make-up sector to grow 4.6% annually to 2026: GlobalData

The Australian per capita expenditure on make-up reached $15.2 in 2021.