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How SMEs can steer clear of the shipping shambles in the peak season
How SMEs can steer clear of the shipping shambles in the peak season
Demand for air cargo will likely rise at a faster rate than the supply until 2022, UPS said.
Weekly News Wrap: Amazon asks regulator to revoke Reliance-Future deal; Meituan bearish over $500m antitrust fine
And Ikea has opened its biggest store in the world in the Philippines.
Emart24 rolls out emergency detection system in unmanned store
The system can detect customers collapsing or signs of property damage.
JD Beauty launches Black Friday sale with international brands
The company noted that luxury beauty items tend to be popular on Black Friday.
Ikea unveils planned mall with ‘edutainment’ space in Gurugram
The development seeks to be a gathering place for leisure, entertainment, and retail in India.
Alibaba, Unilever jointly ramp up sustainable commitments
Alibaba has expressed plans to roll out green-shelf spaces across its platforms.
JD, Excellence Group to launch a mall in Hunan
The store will be an upgraded version of JD’s E-space omni-channel store.
Why are Hongkongers choosing to buy second-hand items
Carousell said 85% of its HK users have made secondhand purchases in the past.
Top 5 things to do for APAC retailers to be 'shopper-first' in 2022
The five points are part of Publicis Sapient's inaugural 2022 Retail Guide to Next report.
9 in 10 SEA shoppers use digital channels in their shopping journey: Zalora
Over 59 million monthly visits were used in their latest survey.
South Korean cafe A Twosome Place sold to Carlyle Asia Partners
The buyer is looking to strengthen the brand and optimize its store footprint.
Malaysian e-commerce market to see bigger revenues in coming years
The market is expected to see stronger growth in 2021 as consumer spending rises.
Danish fashion platform Miinto expands to China via JD platform
The company joined JD through the Just-In-Time project.
Weekly News Wrap: Alibaba’s shares fall amid China’s slowdown; India’s antitrust body to rule in two weeks on Amazon-Future dispute
And Singapore’s fashion platform Zilingo recovers to pre-pandemic levels.
South Korean retailers launch marketing blitzes to woo outdoor enthusiasts
Sales of outdoor activity products have been rising among retail giants.
Xiaomi and foodpanda enter quick-commerce partnership
Part of the partnership is the pre-loading of foodpanda apps in new Xiaomi devices.
Retail Asia Awards to recognise outstanding retailers in Asia as nominations open
Deadline for submission of entries is on 25 March 2022.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount