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Australians prefer in-store retail due to digital shopping fatigue
Australians prefer in-store retail due to digital shopping fatigue
Around 3 in 5 Australians want in-store retail therapy.
SKS Capital invests in South Korea’s Grace
The $5m raised will be used for Grace’s business expansion.
How SHEIN cuts carbon emissions in its warehouses
The company aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% in its value chain by 2030.
Share of new luxury store openings in Middle East doubles in 2022
The focus of the new openings is in Dubai.
Singapore’s coffee sales to see ‘steady’ growth in next five years
The market is expected to grow by 3.2% CAGR over 2022-2027.
Around 7 in 10 restaurants confident about the F&B sector outlook for Q2
Business satisfaction rose to 6.5 from 6.1 in Q4 2022.
Alternative payments account for 43.3% of e-commerce purchases in Hong Kong
Over 90% of Hong Kong consumers have shopped online over the past 6 months.
Creating smarter fashion with AI
Fashion experts say designers can find a friend in AI, debunking fears it would replace humans.
FJ Benjamin opens new concept store in Singapore
A 40-seater cafe and bar are open for customers.
New products, rewards and payment methods could attract budget-conscious consumers
Experts cite brands’ ingenious strategies to draw customers like tapping into their interest in games and virtual reality.
Indian consumers may shift to packaged spices, seasonings
Around 28% of younger millennials plan to switch to single spices and 35% to masala mixes.
CP All net profit to grow 9% YoY in Q1 2023
This is due to increased tourism and domestic consumption.
Amazon to allow merchants to sell to EU marketplaces
The sellers can list their products in at least one of Amazon's stores in nine markets.
Make sure you don’t miss the Retail Asia Forum 2023 in Jakarta this May
Senior executives, experts, and business leaders will be brought together to discuss the latest issues in Asia’s retail sector.
UNIQLO to expand in Luxembourg
The first Luxembourg store will span 950 square metres over three floors.
Watsons China to open 300 physical stores this year
This will help accelerate its Offline Plus Online platform strategy.
Hermès sales in Asia up 23% in Q1 2023
Sales were boosted by the Chinese New Year.
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