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How the new generation of Malaysian consumers shop online
How the new generation of Malaysian consumers shop online
Shoppers look for pre-loved, warehouse clearance, and demo unit items.
What will drive hot drinks sales growth in Vietnam?
The market is expected to grow 9.1% annually.
Supplier collaboration helps identify bottlenecks, address sustainability programmes: Euromonitor
This comes as retailers are equipped with an increasing variety of technologies to cater to changing consumer needs.
Alibaba splits into 6 business units
Except for Taobao Tmall, the other business can raise outside capital and pursue IPO.
South Korea retail sales up 7.9% in February
The operating days during the Seollal holidays helped boost sales.
Thai restaurant tops Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant
A total of nine restaurants from Bangkok made it to the list.
Retail sales in Australia remain flat in February
It rose by 0.2% in February, following a 1.8% growth in the previous month.
Hot drinks sales growth in China hinges on reopening
The market is expected to expand to $53.9b by 2027, GlobalData reported.
Why retailers integrate technology in their operations
This includes virtual and augmented reality, and data analytics, amongst others.
H&M outperforms over 40 fashion brands in emissions reductions
The company scored a B- in Stand.earth’s 2023 Fossil Free Fashion scorecard.
Over two-thirds of largest fashion firms score low in sustainability
Only H&M scored high in the Fossil Free Fashion scorecard.
Around 1 in 2 working women in India consumes VMS: Mintel
Bone and digestive health, and immunity are the top three benefits they want from VMS.
Where do consumers spend the majority of their budget?
Nearly half of the consumers shop the omnichannel.
APAC e-commerce sales down by nearly 3% YoY
E-commerce sales growth has slowed down globally.
Apparel, accessories sector rebounds in FY2021
The sector’s total revenue was up 31.3% YoY.
60 APAC firms amongst Top 250 Global retailers: Deloitte
China’s JD.com is the top retailer in the region, ranking 7th globally.
More Taiwanese online shoppers are using alternative payment methods
Over 25% of online buys were paid through alternative payment methods, GlobalData reported.
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