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Intime’s Hangzhou store offers free rides to customers
Intime’s Hangzhou store offers free rides to customers
The service does not require minimum purchases from shoppers.
What APAC cross-border shoppers look for in a brand
Brand values are important for cross-border shoppers.
J&T Express, foodpanda to offer next-day delivery for merchants
Free delivery is offered until 31 August.
MINISO opens doors of first flagship store in Malaysia
The MINISO 3.0 features a brand new toy section.
Consumers now equally rely on in-store, online for shopping
Around 67% discover new products in-store, and 66% through mobile phones.
Mega Sale days lead to new product discovery: report
Around 94% of APAC consumers are keen on trying new brands during Mega Sale days.
Jio-bp to provide EV services to Zomato
This will support Zomato’s initiative to run a 100% EV fleet by 2030.
Levi Strauss & Co appoints new SAMEA lead
Amisha Jain will be the new senior vice president and managing director in the regions.
Figaro Group on track to reach 150-store target
Currently, the group has 30 new stores under construction.
Kuwait’s consumer spending to grow 6.2% in 2022
This is due to Kuwait's recovery from COVID-19.
Amazon India launches emporium of Manipur artisans
It aims to support local artisans in collaboration with the Manipur government.
Alibaba’s Intime ties up with 16 brands for recycling initiative
Around 60 recycling stations will accept used clothing for recycling.
Paris Baguette operator buys full stake in restaurant chain Lina’s
SPC Group plans to expand Lina’s presence to North America and Southeast Asia.
South Korea’s GS25 donates inventory of closed stores
The inventory was sent to a rehabilitation facility for PWDs.
Weekly News Wrap: Amazon India seller accuses antitrust agency of illegal detention; Uniqlo to raise prices on goods
And Apollo-Reliance consortium makes a binding offer to Boots’ international arm.
UNIQLO Singapore to open 3rd store in west region
The store located in The Clementi Mall will open on 24 June.
South Korea’s skincare market to reach $11.4b by 2026
This is up from $8.5b in 2021 projected by GlobalData.
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