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How the Chinese consumer market evolved post-pandemic: PwC

There is a rise in the consumption of items for outdoor activities, amongst others.

Thailand’s Lotus launches employee-free smart store

The store uses artificial intelligence to enable customers to shop.

Shrinkflation: Balancing margins and consumer satisfaction

RSM Partner David Eu said shrinkflation is working for retailers by reducing product sizes to maintain prices whilst managing consumer expectations.

Swiggy acquires retail distribution firm LYNK

This signifies Swiggy’s entry into the country’s food and grocery retail market.

Starbucks Thailand targets 800 stores by 2030

It currently has 465 stores in the country.

Central Retail launches Immersive Retail Platform

It will combine offline, online and a virtual world, amongst others in one platform.

How Shopee prevents IP infringements, counterfeits

It blocked the sale of over 33 million suspected IP infringement listings.

Around 9 in 10 APAC marketers obtains zero-party data

The majority of marketers also use first-party data to expand their customer base.

Beauty firm Estée Lauder unveils Responsible Store Design Programme

Its Nanjing Deji Plaza store is one of its spaces that met the programme’s framework.

Money-saving deals drive SG e-commerce shoppers’ purchases

A total of 62% cited discounts and sales as their top priority in their store selection.

Around 4 in 5 SG shoppers are willing to pay more for product quality, authenticity

Quality, product and shipping costs, customer reviews and authenticity are the top purchase considerations.

Philippines’ Robinsons Retail names new COO

Stanley Co will assume the role starting on 1 August.

Experientality, travel retail regain traction

Watches and jewellery were the top-performing luxury categories globally.

10 trends shaping the way Singaporeans consume food

Interest in healthy diets and alternative proteins has increased amongst Singaporeans.