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Higher spending bodes well for Thailand’s retail sector: report
Higher spending bodes well for Thailand’s retail sector: report
Improvement in economic activity has boosted consumer confidence.
Weekly News Wrap: Most Chinese shoppers still cautious of going out; Singaporeans hit the malls before sales tax hike
And China pledges to step up financial support to the catering sector.
Alibaba names Wu Zeming as CTO in management reshuffle
He succeeded Li Cheng in the post immediately.
Hong Kong retail market momentum depends on full border reopening
Retail sales for the first nine months slightly dipped by 1.3% YoY.
Online shoppers in India to grow up to 450 million by 2027
Currently, there are 200 million to 230 million.
Malaysia outperforms business expectations in past 12 months: Shopee
More than 145,ooo stores achieved a 25% growth in sales.
Social commerce could add up to $42b to Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market
Social platforms will particular contribute $34b in 2022.
Nearly 45% of consumers shop online for cheaper options
This was driven by uncertainties in the current economic condition.
Australian make-up sector to grow 4.6% annually to 2026: GlobalData
The Australian per capita expenditure on make-up reached $15.2 in 2021.
Drive growth and optimise efficiency with 24/7 on-demand delivery this Chinese New Year
Lalamove provides fast, simple and efficient delivery solutions for businesses looking to streamline their logistics.
Why consumers are spending less on promotional events
The discount they get do not match their expectations.
Luxury market’s last quarter growth hinges on China’s reopening
It will also be boosted by consumer confidence in Europe and America.
Around 6 in 10 AMEA consumers expect sustainability in online shopping
They are interested in sustainability as much as they are in delivery speed.
Payment cards account for nearly 35% of e-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market grew 18%.
Retail street rents to decline 10-15% YoY in 2023
Retailers are not optimistic about the sector’s outlook, according to Knight Frank.
Around 7 in 10 SEA consumers wait for online sale seasons
The “deal-hunting” behaviour can be seen more in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Shopee, Lazada are top online shopping platforms in SEA
Convenience is the top reason for shopping online amongst Southeast Asian consumers.
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