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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ to comprise 7% of PH e-commerce transactions in 2025: UnaFinancial
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ to comprise 7% of PH e-commerce transactions in 2025: UnaFinancial
The scheme is expected to reach US$843m in 2025.
Valentino Beauty opens 1st boutique in Hong Kong
It is located in Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui.
How can malls, retailers improve waste management?
Lendlease and WWF-Singapore recommend using technology and encouraging wider participation of customers and tenants.
BNPL continues to gain traction with Square’s $29b acquisition of Afterpay
Afterpay accounts for 7.7% of Australia’s e-commerce market.
7 in 10 SEA online sellers expect growth in 3Q
52% of the 750 sellers surveyed experienced growth in H1.
Shinsegae’s vice chair on a roll with M&A
The company has recently bought an additional 17.5% stake in Starbucks Korea.
Alibaba’s Tmall hosts fashion event featuring ‘hanfu’
Livestreamer Austin Li appeared in the event in full traditional Chinese costume.
JD launches its biggest exhibit in ChinaJoy 2021
It is also upgrading its Esports platform.
Weekly News Wrap: Haidilao deemed worst-performing HKEX stock; Qiandama picks banks for Hong Kong IPO
And Singapore’s GIC joins the consortium bidding for a UK-based Morrisons takeover.
PLQ's newest robot resident Oscar to assist mall goers
The AI-enabled robot can provide wayfinding services and admonish illegal smokers in the area.
Diebold Nixdorf executives spearhead virtual fireside chat on the next evolution in self-service retail technology
Industry experts will discuss how leveraging self-service technology can help retailer’s reach new heights with their business.
Philippine stores offer freebies to vaccinated customers
The local government called for businesses to offer such discounts and other perks.
JD’s Thailand JV rebrands with focus on customer trust
It found that four in five customers still worry that the products won’t match the offer.
Freshippo to set up distribution centre in Wuhan
The facility will come with indoor holding facilities and food processing equipment.
Men’s luxury retail stores on the rise in South Korea
Luxury brands and department stores alike are driving the trend.
Alibaba launches largest university recruitment drive in China
It is advertising 113 entry-level roles, 45 of which are open to fresh graduates.
China, India to propel APAC’s sportswear retail growth
The two markets are seeing more local brands serve a value-seeking consumer base.
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