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Birkenstock appoints Tiffany Wu as Greater China MD

The appointment will include the company’s expansion over the Chinese growth region. 

Smart apps to drive retail industry in coming years

Artificial intelligence is deemed useful in smart applications and mall management.

How to claim success in Indonesia’s skincare market

Indonesia will maintain its growth in the skincare market by 4.6%.

JD.com rolls out authentication services for imports

JD Smart Check will enable a seamless and secure inspection process for products.

Around 3 in 4 shoppers planning to cautiously spend on Singles Day

Consumers are becoming more value-conscious for their Singles Day spending.

Reliance opens shopping plaza in Mumbai

Jio World Plaza will house 66 luxury brands in its 750,000 sq. ft. space.

Reliance purchases rights to Sephora brand for India expansion

It will take over Arvind Fashions' operations of 26 Sephora stores in the country.

ZALORA rolls out 'omnichannel retail experience' for 11.11 campaign

The pop-up store is open from 2 to 13 November 2023.

Consumer spending driven by value, not just sustainability

Despite the growing emphasis on sustainable products, consumers prioritize individual value perceptions when making purchasing decisions.

Digital payments comprise 50% of SEA’s transactions: report

The continuous pattern of digital payments and services led to a $30b revenue.

Southeast Asia e-commerce revenue up 28% YoY to $28b in 2023

The sector was also supported by the rapid growth of new entrants.

Consumers search for value to define Singles’ Day 2023: report

Around 62% of respondents will spend $410 for the biggest shopping event in China.

NFTs still promising for brands, despite rise and fall of hype: report

Major sectors, like sports and luxury, continue to develop NFT-backed applications.

SHEIN, Authentic Brands strike collaboration with Forever 21

The partnership will set up the Forever 21 x SHEIN collection to all SHEIN platforms.

Dufry signs as master concessionaire at Wuhan Tianhe Airport

The Swiss-based retailer has recently merged with global catering leader Autogrill.