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What APAC cross-border shoppers look for in a brand

Brand values are important for cross-border shoppers.

MINISO opens doors of first flagship store in Malaysia

The MINISO 3.0 features a brand new toy section. 

Consumers now equally rely on in-store, online for shopping

Around 67% discover new products in-store, and 66% through mobile phones.

Mega Sale days lead to new product discovery: report

Around 94% of APAC consumers are keen on trying new brands during Mega Sale days.

Jio-bp to provide EV services to Zomato

This will support Zomato’s initiative to run a 100% EV fleet by 2030.

How e-commerce marketers can better resonate with today’s smart consumers

E-commerce has exploded over the last few years, leaving many traditional retailers reeling from the need to rapidly adapt and accelerate their online offerings. Spurred along in large part by the pandemic, 2021 saw over 40 million new internet users in Southeast Asia, with eight in 10 of these new users having purchased something online at least once.

Levi Strauss & Co appoints new SAMEA lead

Amisha Jain will be the new senior vice president and managing director in the regions.

Figaro Group on track to reach 150-store target

Currently, the group has 30 new stores under construction.

Kuwait’s consumer spending to grow 6.2% in 2022

This is due to Kuwait's recovery from COVID-19.

Amazon India launches emporium of Manipur artisans

It aims to support local artisans in collaboration with the Manipur government.

Alibaba’s Intime ties up with 16 brands for recycling initiative

Around 60 recycling stations will accept used clothing for recycling.

Paris Baguette operator buys full stake in restaurant chain Lina’s

SPC Group plans to expand Lina’s presence to North America and Southeast Asia.

South Korea’s GS25 donates inventory of closed stores

The inventory was sent to a rehabilitation facility for PWDs.

Growth in sight for Japan’s retail sector despite slow recovery

Store footfall is continuing to rise despite substantial COVID-19 cases.