Staff Reporter

What 2022 has taught retailers about pushing for a better shopping experience

Having a mobile-first strategy remains the number one driver to meet customer expectations.

Carousell cuts 10% of total headcount

A total of 110 roles were laid off.

China's retailers must shift to sustainable operations: report

Improving shopper loyalty is expected to be critical as consumers spend less.

Mars China clinches Health & Wellness Initiative of the Year - China at the FMCG Asia Awards 2022

Innovative EOHP campaign attracts considerable public impressions and lives Mars Purpose.

South Korean retailers offer low-price cakes ahead of Christmas

Some are providing discount benefits for pre-orders.

Strong local consumption buoys Guangzhou's retail sector

The food and beverage sector in the Chinese city was relatively active in Q3.

CONCEPT WATCH: Eatology cooks up a ‘halfway diet’ for Hong Kongers

The flexitarian meal plan is for consumers looking to reduce their consumption of animal-based products. 

ASICS acquires race registration platform njuko

It will now offer race registration services globally.

India’s online marketplaces to reach $350b in GMV by 2027

The country’s online marketplaces have contributed over $100b in GMV so far.

Shein reduces water use in new printing technology

It also accelerates the efficiency of printing. 

Luk Fook Group’s net profit inches up by 0.6% 

The company’s net profit stood at HK$658m in the six months ending in September.

Wider economic recovery to drive India’s consumer spending growth

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 7.1% year-on-year in 2023. 

Chinampa floating gardens to testbed edible plants by L’Oréal Singapore and GUILD

It won the Eco-friendly Initiative of the Year - Singapore at the FMCG Asia Awards 2022.

Weekly News Wrap: Amazon shutters food delivery business in India; Louis Vuitton to launch homeware store in Shanghai

And US-based Fanatics to refurbish retail stores at Tokyo Dome in a deal with Yomiuri Giants.