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Home furnishing demand in Singapore doubled in February-March
Home furnishing demand in Singapore doubled in February-March
Work from home arrangements fuelled growth in the sector.
China faces lower consumer spending amidst rising inflation, unemployment
Rise in meat and vegetable prices has driven the inflation rate to 5.2%.
Customers per store in India slumped 55% in late-March
Sales recovery is projected to kickstart by May.
Euromonitor's Estelle Yang set to join SAP Industries Forum 2020
With lockdowns in effect, a major switch to e-retailing is expected amongst SEA consumers, led by the Philippines.
Singapore's retail sales slump eased in March
Recovery is expected to continue but is inconsistent and could deviate until April.
Food and health products to dominate Philippine's consumer spending
Even e-commerce platforms are expected to prioritise delivery of grocery orders.
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ESG, ecommerce giants roll out Singapore E-Commerce Programme
The initiative will provide 90% support to retailers in domestic markets.
Singapore's food demand to shift to groceries, residential outlets and online channels
Outlets dedicated to dine-in customers will face challenges.
Singapore's retail sales dropped 8.6% to $2.15b in February
Industries selling discretionary items were affected by a decline in tourist arrivals.
Singapore boosts food delivery to assist foodservice firms
F&B outlets will no longer be allowed to provide dine-in services.
Hong Kong's retail sales down 44% to $2.93b in February
The sector took a blow from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aditya Utama looks into the future of retail at SAP Industries Forum
He will share his insights on customer centricity in a 60-minute webinar on 23 April.
China's consumer confidence tipped to improve in Q2
Local governments have launched incentives to stimulate consumption.
APAC countries pledge to maintain open supply lines
They will work closely to identify trade disruptions.
Long work hours, higher income boosts India's convenience store demand
New entrants are expected to struggle in competing with local stores.
Australia competition watchdog lets supermarkets coordinate to ensure supply
Supermarkets have experienced shortages as demand surged.
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