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Australia, South Korea, and India are top markets for inbound duty-free shopping

Duty-free is sales to travellers of goods and products exempt from VAT.

Gen Zs can help turn inflation into opportunity: KPMG

Promotional strategies must be reset to attract 600 million Gen Zs through digital and human consumer experiences.

Hyperconsumerism is on the rise in Southeast Asia: study

Innovations, such as live-streaming and VRs, have perked up customers' shopping experience, said Zalora.

Giordano sales up 6% YoY in Q1 2023

Its same-store sales registered a 16.1% growth.

Creating space for Gen Zs’ ‘personal brand’ with augmented reality

More than 3 out of 5 Gen Zs think AR will make life easier.

How Amazon prevents counterfeit products on its platform

It stopped six million fake products from being sold in 2022.

Century Pacific Food net income up 6% YoY in FY22

Its revenue increased by 14% boosted by its branded businesses.

IKEA owner buys 195MW solar parks in Australia

The three solar parks can generate 340GWh of electricity.

Social commerce growth expected to triple vs e-commerce, says EY leader

This comes amidst the accessibility and popularity of social media usage amongst younger generations.

L'Oréal to acquire Australian beauty brand Aesop

The transaction will close in the third quarter of the year.

Miniso to expand to four new markets

The company also plans to revamp its stores overseas.

Toys”R”Us Asia names new CEO

The appointment of Leo Tsoi took effect on 1 April.

Gen Zs are becoming China’s biggest spenders

21% of these consumers are ready to spend 16% of their income on luxury.

How much shoppers in Southeast Asia save through mega sales 

Shopee’s campaigns allow consumers to save on groceries and essentials. 

Most consumers in Saudi Arabia use cards to shop online

The e-commerce market is expected to reach $15.7b, GlobalData reported. 

Levi’s launches largest store in Asia 

The store is located in Bangalore in India.