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Luxury market’s last quarter growth hinges on China’s reopening

It will also be boosted by consumer confidence in Europe and America.

Around 6 in 10 AMEA consumers expect sustainability in online shopping

They are interested in sustainability as much as they are in delivery speed.

Around 7 in 10 SEA consumers wait for online sale seasons

The “deal-hunting” behaviour can be seen more in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Have a holly jolly holiday!

Retail Asia will be back on 9 January 2023. 

Carousell cuts 10% of total headcount

A total of 110 roles were laid off.

South Korean retailers offer low-price cakes ahead of Christmas

Some are providing discount benefits for pre-orders.

ASICS acquires race registration platform njuko

It will now offer race registration services globally.

India’s online marketplaces to reach $350b in GMV by 2027

The country’s online marketplaces have contributed over $100b in GMV so far.

Shein reduces water use in new printing technology

It also accelerates the efficiency of printing. 

Luk Fook Group’s net profit inches up by 0.6% 

The company’s net profit stood at HK$658m in the six months ending in September.

Wider economic recovery to drive India’s consumer spending growth

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 7.1% year-on-year in 2023. 

Weekly News Wrap: Amazon shutters food delivery business in India; Louis Vuitton to launch homeware store in Shanghai

And US-based Fanatics to refurbish retail stores at Tokyo Dome in a deal with Yomiuri Giants.

Australia retail trade up 12.5% YoY in October 2022

However, it declined by 0.2% month-on-month.