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SEA e-commerce online conversations reached 1 million in 2021
SEA e-commerce online conversations reached 1 million in 2021
Meltwater said brands should utilise the region's top online shopping trends.
11.11 SEA sales skyrocket to 554% in 2020
However, 12.12 emerged as the largest shopping festival for 2020.
3 in 5 Singaporeans believe in-store shopping remains in style
Furthermore, 30% of consumers miss shopping in stores.
Grab and Lazada partner for on-demand same-day deliveries
The collaboration also offers more earning opportunities for Grab delivery partners.
What are the best platforms for influencer marketing in Hong Kong?
The most popular is Instagram, which is used by 53.77% of HK influencers.
Alibaba rolls out free return service for Singapore customers
Customers can now initiate a goods return request on its logistics platform.
French retailer Auchan sells stake in Taiwan business to PX Mart
This is part of the retailer’s move towards geographical refocusing.
South Korea’s online grocer Market Kurly mulls local IPO
The IPO is slated for the first half of next year.
Weekly News Wrap: China calls on e-commerce sites to curb spam; Luckin Coffee reaches $175m class action settlement
And Philippines-based AllDay Marts poised to jump in trading debut.
Regulator greenlights E-Mart’s purchase of eBay Korea
The Fair Trade Commission believes the approval will spur competition in the retail sector.
JD bares plans to boost agri-products for Singles Day promo
The company has targeted more than 1,000 brands for this initiative.
2 in 5 Indian shoppers use digital payments for festive season spending
Furthermore, 33% consider digital payments as the most secure way to pay.
Cainiao upgrades logistics and network for 11.11 shopping festival
One upgrade involves the chartering of 300 flights from China to consumers around the world.
UOB partners with Fave to transform rewards programmes
The new UOB Rewards+ intends to make rewards more straightforward, transparent, and engaging.
8 in 10 Southeast Asians seek better food transparency: NielsenIQ BASES
SEA consumers have a growing appetite for healthy options, the research found.
Reliance Retail buys controlling stake in Ritu Kumar designer brand
This includes the purchase of a 35% stake from Everstone.
Alibaba brings sustainability into limelight for Singles’ Day festival
It is planning to slash order-related carbon emissions by 30%.
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