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Lazada launches AI chatbot LazzieChat in Southeast Asia
Lazada launches AI chatbot LazzieChat in Southeast Asia
The service is currently available in Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Reliance Consumer buys 51% stake in Lotus Chocolate
The aggregate consideration stood at INR74 crore.
Pride month campaigns should come with ‘active’ LGBTQ+ support
Logo changes are perceived as “shallow” publicity stunt.
Proposed tax hikes could hurt no-alcohol beer in Thailand
A tax hike on no-alcohol beer is being considered to discourage attracting novice drinkers.
Top 25 global retailers post 7.1% revenue growth despite economic woes
GlobalData linked this to the pandemic-driven shift in shopping habits.
UNIQLO operations in Russia remain ‘suspended,’ Fast Retailing clarifies
This comes amidst reports that it will exit the market.
Shopping campaigns may be a key to saving amidst rising prices
Shopee reported its users saved US$1.7b on groceries and essentials in 2022.
Meituan launches food delivery brand KeeTa in Hong Kong
It is initially launched in Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui,
ZALORA expands regional fulfilment hub in Malaysia
With a 50% expansion, it increased its capacity to house 7 million items.
Over 50% of SG households change grocery buying habits amidst inflation
More than 40% decreased their budgets, whilst nearly 15% allotted a higher budget for groceries.
adidas to release remaining YEEZY products
The company ended its partnership with YEEZY after the hate speech of rapper Ye.
Sun & Sand Sports enters Southeast Asia with first Singapore store
The new store offers over 21 brands across c varying sports.
Shopee launches new initiative to strengthen IP protection
It recently launched its Brand Protection Partnership initiative.
Apple opens online store in Vietnam
Customers can personalise their shopping and avail of retail services online.
Around 4 in 5 Singaporeans still shop for groceries online post-pandemic
Trustworthiness was amongst the factors for shopping for groceries online.
Mobile wallets gradually displaces traditional payments in India: report
Payments through mobile wallets are expected to rise by 23.9% annually until 2027.
Jollibee exits PHO24 business
This will enable the company to concentrate on its other businesses.