Staff Reporter

­­What are the digital mega trends in China’s e-commerce?

These mega trends include the rise of smart cities and homes, and shifting market frontiers, among others. 

How SMEs can steer clear of the shipping shambles in the peak season 

Demand for air cargo will likely rise at a faster rate than the supply until 2022, UPS said.

Emart24 rolls out emergency detection system in unmanned store

The system can detect customers collapsing or signs of property damage.

JD Beauty launches Black Friday sale with international brands

The company noted that luxury beauty items tend to be popular on Black Friday.

Ikea unveils planned mall with ‘edutainment’ space in Gurugram

The development seeks to be a gathering place for leisure, entertainment, and retail in India.

Alibaba, Unilever jointly ramp up sustainable commitments

Alibaba has expressed plans to roll out green-shelf spaces across its platforms.

Festival hype boosts India’s online retail sales in 2021

The massive discounts from retailers bode well for e-commerce companies.

JD, Excellence Group to launch a mall in Hunan

The store will be an upgraded version of JD’s E-space omni-channel store.

Why are Hongkongers choosing to buy second-hand items

Carousell said 85% of its HK users have made secondhand purchases in the past.

Top 5 things to do for APAC retailers to be 'shopper-first' in 2022

The five points are part of Publicis Sapient's inaugural 2022 Retail Guide to Next report.

9 in 10 SEA shoppers use digital channels in their shopping journey: Zalora

Over 59 million monthly visits were used in their latest survey.

South Korean cafe A Twosome Place sold to Carlyle Asia Partners

The buyer is looking to strengthen the brand and optimize its store footprint.

Malaysian e-commerce market to see bigger revenues in coming years

The market is expected to see stronger growth in 2021 as consumer spending rises.

Danish fashion platform Miinto expands to China via JD platform

The company joined JD through the Just-In-Time project.