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Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market
Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market
The country’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024.
Paul Smith’s ‘Bar Paul’ to debut in Hong Kong
The opening will be complemented by its Stripe Illuminated installation.
Levi’s opens its largest Southeast Asia store in Suria KLCC
The new store spans 4,239 square feet (393 sqm).
Australia's retail bodies back Queensland’s tougher work safety legislation
The new legislation stipulates stronger penalties for workplace assaults.
How Chengdu achieved a 276% surge in cross-border e-commerce
Nationwide, over 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities are in operation.
L’Oréal enters tri-party agreement to advance sustainable beauty ingredients
The partnership will support the large-scale production of bio-based ingredients.
UNIQLO announces major expansion in Asia, Europe, and US
The company is preparing to open its largest store in South Korea.
JD.com and British Fashion Council partner to boost fashion brands in China
It aims to help British and global fashion brands navigate the Chinese market.
Why beverage brands must embrace strategic partnerships
About 65% of global consumers prioritise well-known brands when making purchasing decisions.
Indian antitrust probe finds Amazon and Flipkart in violation of competition laws
The two companies allegedly manipulated their search algorithms to promote preferred sellers.
Japan’s Kirin completes acquisition of FANCL
Kirin acquired 51.95 million FANCL shares, raising its ownership to 75.24%.
How can companies identify untapped market opportunities?
A key strategy is to understand consumer habits and opinions.
JD Super announces $1.41b investment to boost brand partners
It will focus on agricultural producers and new product launches.
Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee gets $57m investment
The company said it plans to enter Singapore and Brunei by the end of the year
Why many companies struggle to communicate sustainability efforts effectively
Transparent communication is deemed crucial to prevent greenwashing.
Charles & Keith launches flagship store in Chengdu, China
This is the largest amongst the brand’s global locations.
Why social media is the new marketing frontier
The overall time spent on social media in the region increased by 66.13% to 82.9% over the past year.
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