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Weekly News Wrap: China pledges growth support on spending; Amazon India to waive 50% fee for new sellers
Weekly News Wrap: China pledges growth support on spending; Amazon India to waive 50% fee for new sellers
And Reliance seeks acquisitions amid plans to expand to consumer business.
Lower consumer confidence hits South Korea's retail sector
The country’s retail sales dropped for the first time since December 2020.
SM Supermalls launches Christmas countdown campaign for marginalised communities
A total of 76 malls will be participating in the initiative.
E-Commerce GMV growth in Southeast Asia slows but remains ‘healthy’
Online purchase frequency dipped due to the relaxation of COVID restrictions.
Southeast Asia’s digital consumers to reach 370 million by end-2022
It is expected to grow to 402 million by 2027.
Watsons Singapore wins Retail Asia Award for driving digital acceleration and sustainable innovation in the health and beauty industry
The company continuously transforms its retail model with omnichannel and sustainable innovations to adapt to the changing retail landscape and better suit the needs of its customers.
Why carbon labelling has not yet materialised amongst food, drink firms
Inflation and food security concerns have been the main focus this year.
Central Retail unveils sustainability goals
It aims to reach net zero by 2050.
Metro Singapore: The Sustainable Department Store of Tomorrow
The department store is committed to promoting sustainable development that will positively impact supplier practices, employee welfare, and consumer health.
Sephora to open Asia’s first ‘store of the future’ in Singapore
Customers can access the store starting on 23 September.
Tech adoption in luxury goods industry accelerates: report
This enhances customer engagement and operational performance amongst others.
E-commerce market in Japan to grow by nearly 7% in 2022
The market is expected to be valued at $194.3.
Philippines foodservice profit sector to grow by 17.5% through 2026
This could reach $20b from $9.2b in 2021.
FedEx expands day-definite e-commerce shipping service to 4 APAC markets
It will now be available in Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
5 stars: Reviews matter amongst shoppers in Asia
Product reviews had the widest general appeal amongst consumers.
Starbucks faces complaint in South Korea over bags with toxic chemicals
The giveaway bags were found to contain formaldehyde.
JD launches first Apple physical store in Beijing
The store seeks to integrate online and offline consumption.