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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.
Weekly News Wrap: Cautious travelers hit China's consumer sector; Shein sets aside $15m on factory upgrades
And a top Xiaomi India executive resigns as challenges mount.
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.
Weekly News Wrap: Lockdowns boost Pinduoduo’s Q3 revenues; Ex-Flipkart exec’s startup bags $5.8m in seed funding
And UK-based online fashion retailer Boohoo expands to India.
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.
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