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Consumers now equally rely on in-store, online for shopping

Around 67% discover new products in-store, and 66% through mobile phones.

Consumers now equally rely on in-store, online for shopping

Around 67% discover new products in-store, and 66% through mobile phones.

Mega Sale days lead to new product discovery: report

Around 94% of APAC consumers are keen on trying new brands during Mega Sale days.

Jio-bp to provide EV services to Zomato

This will support Zomato’s initiative to run a 100% EV fleet by 2030.

Levi Strauss & Co appoints new SAMEA lead

Amisha Jain will be the new senior vice president and managing director in the regions.

Figaro Group on track to reach 150-store target

Currently, the group has 30 new stores under construction.

Kuwait’s consumer spending to grow 6.2% in 2022

This is due to Kuwait's recovery from COVID-19.

Amazon India launches emporium of Manipur artisans

It aims to support local artisans in collaboration with the Manipur government.

Alibaba’s Intime ties up with 16 brands for recycling initiative

Around 60 recycling stations will accept used clothing for recycling.

Paris Baguette operator buys full stake in restaurant chain Lina’s

SPC Group plans to expand Lina’s presence to North America and Southeast Asia.

South Korea’s GS25 donates inventory of closed stores

The inventory was sent to a rehabilitation facility for PWDs.

UNIQLO Singapore to open 3rd store in west region

The store located in The Clementi Mall will open on 24 June.

South Korea’s skincare market to reach $11.4b by 2026

This is up from $8.5b in 2021 projected by GlobalData. 

Malaysia’s wholesale, retail sales jump 15.2% YoY in April

This is due to the rise in online purchases and the Hari Raya celebration.

South Korea consumer spending to grow 2.8% in 2022: Fitch

Real household spending for 2022 will exceeds pre-pandemic levels.

Real household spending in UAE to rise by 4.2% in 2022

This comes as vaccine rollout drive more economic activity.