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FairPrice Group to extend S$8 return voucher promotion
FairPrice Group to extend S$8 return voucher promotion
The return voucher promotion is extended until 24 January.
Toki secures $1.8m in pre-seed funding for Philippine expansion
The collectibles’ market in Southeast Asia is currently at $34b.
Limited Edt enters India’s retail market
It is the first store outside of Singapore.
Around 7 in 10 APAC marketers spend on in-app ad
About 52% of marketers place in-app mobile game advertisements.
APAC tax-free shopping records strong recovery in December 2023
The recovery rate during the month stood at 151%.
New Zealand consumers prioritise value in deciding purchase
Younger consumers are purchasing more online whilst the older are returning in-store.
AEON Mall to install 15 MW solar carports
The solar carports will be installed in 12 AEON stores.
GOPIZZA furthers growth in Singapore, eyes SEA expansion
Around 40% of GOPIZZA stores have broken even within six months of their opening.
Puig buys majority stake in cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm
Sturm will retain a minority stake and remain as the company’s brand ambassador.
Pottery Barn Kids inks exclusive partnership with Aerin
The deal includes the first and only children’s home furnishings collection for both entities.
FedEx to launch first-ever data-driven commerce platform fdx
The e-commerce leader is the first company to connect the entire customer journey.
Malaysia’s new e-invoicing a major shift in data flow
The Ministry of Finance has released additional tax proposals related to key areas such as e-invoicing.
‘Insurgent’ brands: A credible and rising phenomenon reshaping luxury
Emerging local and authentic brands are rapidly gaining market share, compelling established heritage brands to adapt their strategies for relevancy and premiumisation.
Shiseido launches app to provide beauty regimen support for consumers
The app also provides them with feedback on the appropriateness of their regimen application.
Victoria's Secret adopts AI for enhanced shopping experience
One of the features includes the use of a chatbot.
How life at home will look like in 2030: IKEA
The Swedish retailer included the AI-generated images for the tenth edition of IKEA Life at Home.
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