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Coca-Cola Singapore installs robotic automation for assembly and packing lines
It features a smart vision detection system and an expandable end-of-arm tool for increased efficiency.
Coca-Cola Singapore installs robotic automation for assembly and packing lines
It features a smart vision detection system and an expandable end-of-arm tool for increased efficiency.
Aris Maroulis named TUMI VP for Asia-Pacific and Middle East
He will spearhead the brand's operations and business development in Hong Kong.
Boomers seen as untapped, accessible market in e-commerce
Boomers' online spending power underutilised in ads.
Decathlon and Carousell launch official second-hand bike store
The Official Decathlon Carousell Store allows users to buy and sell second-hand bicycles.
Sephora to exit South Korean market in May
It will gradually end its online, mobile app, and offline operations.
China Jo-Jo Drugstores meets Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement
This follows the company's failure to maintain a $1.00 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive trading days.
Mobile and digital wallets surpass traditional payments in India's e-commerce
Cash transactions only comprise 6.2% of online purchases.
China leads US apparel market despite shipment decline
The Asian country's shipment volume was down by 18%.
Brady Brewer named Starbucks International CEO
He will oversee the teams in APAC, EMEA, Japan and LAC.
Around 7 in 10 Gen Zs in Southeast Asia prefer e-commerce
56% of social commerce platform visitors shifted to e-commerce to complete their purchases.
Alibaba Group to invest $1.1b in South Korea for business expansion
It intends to invest $200m for the logistics hub and $100m to support South Korean SMEs.
APAC’s social commerce industry to grow by 12.3% in 2024
APAC consumers prefer online vs in-store shopping.
Australian businesses embrace pop-ups for omnichannel success
It offers businesses a low-cost way to maintain a physical presence without the expenses of traditional stores.
Asia Pacific and MEA witness rising secondhand spending as sustainability trend grows
At the forefront are India, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Around 1 in 4 consumers embrace secondhand trend for sustainability
Around 41% are choosing to repair broken items rather than splurging on new replacements.
Vingroup to sell stake in SDI Company
SDI, Sado Company, and Vincom Retail will no longer be Vingroup subsidiaries after the transaction.
Australian retail spending growth slows down to 2% YoY in 2023
Whilst traditional retail spending growth slowed, online retail increased in 2023.