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Swiggy, Zomato to benefit from BNPL: GlobalData
Swiggy, Zomato to benefit from BNPL: GlobalData
Indian consumers were still opting for convenience and ordering food online.
South Korea retail sales show sign of recovery: report
Fitch noted the country posted growth as high as its pre-pandemic levels.
1 in 5 Australian SMB owners unsure where to start global expansion
They are seeking support in local taxation advice and international marketing.
1 in 3 SMBs in Australia eye international expansion: study
The study found most SMBs are interested in reaching North American customers.
Consumers in UAE remain optimistic despite Omicron variant
This was supported by the Dubai Expo and the increasing economic activity.
South Korea household spending to rise by 3.4% in 2022
Consumer spending will exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to Fitch Solutions.
Central Retail, Kerry Express launch Kerry XL
Kerry XL will address concerns such as long waits and high delivery cost.
L’Oreal sees over 17% sales growth in North Asia
Sales reached €9.86b in December 2021.
Uniqlo to open 5 new stores in Singapore in 2022
It will include the first neighbourhood store along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.
Here's why 2022 is going to be a ‘slightly’ worse year for retail in HK
Retail sales growth is expected to be lower in 2022 at 7%.
Board Asia Pacific to outline how businesses can optimise operations with digital transformation
Join Board Asia Pacific and Retail Asia to know more about how the shift to digital can assist companies in decision making.
Consumer spending growth in UAE to ‘normalise’ to 3.6% in 2022
This is slower than the 7.5% estimated growth in 2021.
Alibaba unveils use of proceeds from $1b sustainability bond
Most of the net proceeds were used in constructing green data centres and buildings.
Weekly News Wrap: Hong Kong residents raid supermarket shelves; Seven & i urged to focus on 7-Eleven business
And Alibaba-backed Huitongda Network to price its Hong Kong IPO at bottom of range.
Australia’s retail sales volumes rise 8.2% in Q4 2021
Thanks to the rise in sales in discretionary industries, following a lockdown in the previous quarter.
Yves Saint Laurent rolls out Valentine’s Day products to JD consumers
All products could be delivered to consumers within 24 hours.
Amazon India launches storefront for traditional medicine products
The storefront is organized by focus areas and health benefits for easy shopping.
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