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Consumers to continue buying products using brand websites: study
Consumers to continue buying products using brand websites: study
Around 55% have used a brand’s website in their path to purchase.
Starbucks launches store on JD's platform
It offers mugs, gift cards and seasonal foods through the platform.
South Korea's department stores hit pre-pandemic sales levels
Sales doubled for Hyundai, Lotte, and Shinsegae on 7-5 March.
JD opens third E-Space store in Shenglong Square
The store will carry 200,000 products ranging from electronics to office supplies.
'Buy now, pay later' transactions on the rise in APAC
The payment option has big potential in markets like India with low credit card penetration.
Japan's convenience stores scramble for growth opportunities
7-Eleven is expanding its space for liquor, whilst FamilyMart has installed freezers.
FairPrice trials autonomous robots for on-demand delivery
The trial is limited to grocery delivery bought at a physical store.
South Korea's Market Kurly seeks IPO in 2021
The company is still mulling a NYSE debut, which will require the firm more analysis.
Weekly News Wrap: Burner phone sales surge in Hong Kong's shops; Coupang surges to $109b in US debut
And US-based Gap mulls sale of its China business.
SEA e-commerce sites web traffic increased amidst COVID-19: study
Singapore saw the most surge in web traffic in 2020 at 35%.
SM Supermalls keeps doors open amidst pandemic, to launch more 'smart cities' and e-commerce channels
It also reached out to displaced jeepney and tricycle drivers to facilitate delivery of orders to far-flung locations in the Philippines.
HULA to open second retail space in Hong Kong
It will feature over 500 unique designer womenswear pieces.
Skill realignment highest priority in retail industry: survey
Upskilling, cross-skilling, or reskilling is the biggest challenge over the next months.
Muji to ramp up grocery business in new stores
The company intends to open 50 new stores by August 2022.
FJ Benjamin, Lazada Singapore partner to boost online-offline sales
The brands have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Cosmetics on the rise for South Korea's convenience stores
Such stores in business districts saw a 226% leap in cosmetics sales.
APAC dominates global electronics stores market in 2020
The global market saw a total revenue of $982b during the year.
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