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Global fruit puree market to hit $10.1b by 2035

The rising demand for natural and healthy food products is driving growth.

Fabric softeners overtake perfumes for 23% of Thai consumers

Four out of 10 use laundry scents as their personal fragrance.

Taiwan e-commerce market to grow 7.9% in 2025

Online shopping penetration stood at 48.57%

JD.com imports one million Dutch tulips to China

It will be stored at JD Logistics before distribution.

JD.com named UEFA Champions League’s e-commerce innovation partner

It will offer exclusive football merchandise, discounts, and prizes.

Human agents remain vital in AI-driven customer service

AI handles routine queries, but human intervention is key for trust and escalation.

Growth in sporting goods industry expected to slow until 2029

Despite this, McKinsey noted that there is also an increasingly active consumer segment.

Japan's Trial Holdings to acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b

Japan’s Trial Holdings has announced that it will acquire supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55b (JPY 382.6b) from its current majority owner, U.S. private equity firm KKR (KKR.N), Reuters reported.

Handbags outshine luxury market as top-performing asset in 2024

Fine art, wine and whisky were the weakest performers.