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Starbucks Malaysia launches Signing Store in Borneo
Signing Stores create job opportunities for the deaf, and hard-of-hearing people.
Marimekko expands to Vietnam, Malaysia
It signed a franchise deal with Jaspal Group for its growth in Asia.
JD.com, Gucci ink digital partnership
Gucci will open its flagship online store on the e-commerce platform.
Coty renews license partnership deal with adidas
Adidas could leverage the growing well-being and athleisure trend.
How Australians navigate retail spending amidst cost-of-living pressures
Omnichannel retail is projected to continue due to demand for hybrid shopping.
Zalora integrates AI for enhanced customer experience
AI also helped the company in automating production services.
How physio brands could take advantage of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hype
Brands should sponsor sports teams to increase their customer base.
Daraz launches AI ChatBot AskDaraz
This will improve customer experience as it offers personalised recommendations.
How beauty brands can penetrate the Japanese market
They can leverage on K-Beauty products and traditional ingredients, amongst others.
Thailand’s Central Retail, Ant Group launch Alipay+ in over 3,000 stores
This will allow tourists from other Asian countries to pay using digital wallets.
H&M revamps flagship Singapore store
The flagship store will now feature H&M Home and augmented reality.
Which e-commerce industry got the highest number of complaints from customers?
The electronics and electrical industry received 653 total complaints.
Alternative payment methods maintain growth in Singapore’s e-commerce market
It accounted for 38.6% of the total payments.
Ayurvedic beauty, personal care regain traction in India
Mintel said this is due rising priority given to self-care.
South Korea’s e-commerce market to exceed $160b in 2027
It is backed by increasing consumer confidence and smartphone penetration.
Experts unveil 3 factors that will drive up retail sales in 2H23
Economists expect the market’s sales momentum to improve in the remaining months.
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