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Singapore electronics store taps payment firm for seamless online shopping

Stripe helps LG Electronics to ensure optimal experience during peak season.

Brands’ platform priorities start to shift: report

More brands are confident in using LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

Central Retail appoints new Robinson Department Store CEO

Ood Natthira Bunsri previously served as Central Retail Group CCO.

Toki eyes US$5b Philippine collectables market

In the Philippines, 40% are collectors.

Central Group takes full control of UK’s Selfridges Group

It will serve as owner-operator for the largest European luxury department store group.

Fashion re-commerce to grow 16x faster than traditional retail

Brands see resale as an opportunity to have an environmental impact.

Amazon opens $70m purpose-built fulfilment centre in Perth

The new site will expand Amazon’s storage capacity by 500%.

JD.com breaks records for 2023 Singles Day Grand Promotion

Transaction volume reached more than $137.18m.

AboitizPower extends energy supply partnership with WalterMart

Over 26 facilities are benefiting from this partnership.

AI, AR technology to optimise convenience for food and drinks

More consumers lean on safer, quicker, and healthier tech-optimised options for preparing food.

GOPIZZA opens AI-enhanced store in Changi Airport

The new branch will use AI Smart Topping Table technology for fast pizza making.

How to strengthen consumer trust in processed food and beverages

Strong communication can guarantee trust among consumers with highly processed food.

Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall achieve record growth for 11.11 sale

Over 400 Brands from Taobao and Tmall channels have exceeded more than $13.7m.

What sustainability trends will define the grocery market in South Korea?

Suppliers have started to adjust to the demands for sustainability.

Stores advised to deliver consistent online-offline experience

Julien Bourdiniere, Senior Partner of Consumer Goods & Retail at Roland Berger Asia said there are two strategies that retailers should adopt to remain relevant in the field.

Global brands to struggle with localised offerings

Blending technology with localised strategies will help global brands maintain relevance in the competitive retail market.