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The North Face to change to direct-sales format in Australia and New Zealand
The North Face to change to direct-sales format in Australia and New Zealand
VF Corporation will complete the transition to a direct-sales model by second half of 2024.
Automated payment transforms Singaporeans’ consumer experience
Automated bank payments eliminate hidden fees, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
Netcetera tackles financial fraud with advanced technology
Fraud is one of the biggest challenges in the financial landscape.
Oasis unloads Tsuruha shares to AEON
Oasis said Tsuruha has failed to demonstrate any progress on consolidation.
Lovevery launches in Singapore as part of APAC expansion
It has more than 350,000 active subscribers globally.
Omani perfume brand Amouage opens first pop-up boutique in China
The luxury fragrance brand opened its first flagship online store on Tmall Global.
MR.DIY reaches 500-store milestone in the Philippines
The brand was first launched in the country with its inaugural store in Balagtas, Bulacan.
E-Mart to open the first branch in Laos
LVMC Holdings has partnered with the retailer to expand the brand in the country.
Carousell deploy AI detection and manual moderation to shut down sales of Taylor Swift concert tickets
This is because of the recent rise in ticket sale scams.
Dessert brand Sprinkles targets Asia expansion
It will first launch in South Korea.
Six strategies that will keep FMCG firms afloat amidst turbulent times
Businesses should transform their portfolio and adopt “purposeful societal impact.”
Coca-Cola Europacific, Aboitiz completes Coca-Cola PH acquisition
They will hold a 60:40 ownership.
The Body Shop’s shortfalls rooted in heightened global competition
This is underscored by Aurelius’ acquisition of the brand from Natura & Co.
JD.com introduces free at home return service
The “Free At-Home Return” option will be featured on 90% of products on the site.
SM’s Goldilocks targets 60 new stores in 2024
It has opened 41 stores last 2023.
Why Asia’s cosmetics industry needs social commerce to drive growth
Social commerce in various platforms such as TikTok and Facebook is popular in the region.
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