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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.

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.

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.