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Online shoppers want speed in delivery, raising the bar for B2C e-commerce delivery
Online shoppers want speed in delivery, raising the bar for B2C e-commerce delivery
Demand by consumers for free and convenient delivery is driving online retailers and delivery service providers to look for a wider range of delivery...
Alibaba launches e-marketplace in the US
Alibaba has launched 11Main.com, an e-marketplace in the US with thousands of boutiques designed to replicate shopping on a local Main Street.
Lacoste selects Manhattan Associates to power omnichannel retail operation
Lacoste, the global fashion brand, has selected Manhattan Associates’ Enterprise Order Management solution to orchestrate its omnichannel retail...
tna acquires FOODesign to broaden food processing offer
The tna group, a global supplier of integrated food packaging solutions, has acquired FOODesign which makes fryers and cookers for food processing...
Climate and politics make food markets volatile: FAO
Weather conditions in various countries and political tensions in the Black Sea region have made food markets more volatile, said the FAO.
Thirst for bottled water in India
A rise in health awareness, increase in tourism and availability of bottled water have boosted the growth of the packaged bottled water industry in...
Australian vegetable industry urged to innovate
Australia lags behind the rest of the world in the race to meet global consumer demand for novel vegetable products. On average, less than 2% of...
Three quarters of SE Asia firms plan to increase investment in e-commerce
Mobile commerce is expected to come to the forefront and will be a key focus for four in five organisations, with around three-quarters (76%) planning...
Asia Pacific retail rents continue to rise
Retail rents in Asia Pacific are continuing to climb steadily, led by the cities of Tokyo and Beijing.
Fast Retailing gains ground overseas
Uniqlo sister brand GU is to expand into Taiwan, opening two stores in Taipei in the coming months.
Lazada adds Singapore to its footprint
Lazada.sg offers 13 product categories.
Marks & Spencer opens India's first standalone beauty store
Seeking to capitalise on growth opportunities in the lingerie and beauty markets, Marks & Spencer has unveiled its first standalone lingerie and...
Rise of lifestyle brands
LIFESTYLE brands have overtaken luxury brands as the best prospect for growth in the retail sector, according to research by retail analysts at...
2014 Asia Pacific Top 500 Ranking is out!
Euromonitor International sums up key findings from this year’s Retail Asia-Pacific Top 500 rankings and provides an overview of the retail scene in...
Helping customers find the right fit
A neat tool that sits at the side of the product page, Virtusize helps online retailers extend customer service by allowing their customers to get an...
Fast-food spending in India doubles, creating new market opportunities
Consumers’ needs for convenience, increased appetite, an insatiable hunger for international food and exposure to global media and cuisine, have...