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South Korean retailers launch marketing blitzes to woo outdoor enthusiasts
South Korean retailers launch marketing blitzes to woo outdoor enthusiasts
Sales of outdoor activity products have been rising among retail giants.
Consumers' financial uncertainties hit APAC’s retail sales growth
Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia are the hardest hit nations in the region.
Xiaomi and foodpanda enter quick-commerce partnership
Part of the partnership is the pre-loading of foodpanda apps in new Xiaomi devices.
The future of retail: Omnichannel dominates retailers’ pandemic growth strategy
Loyalty programs, smart logistics, and a seamless online-to-offline experience are crucial as customers migrate online.
Retail Asia Awards to recognise outstanding retailers in Asia as nominations open
Deadline for submission of entries is on 25 March 2022.
FamilyMart launches Food Superstore concept in Malaysia
Designed with earthy tones, the stores bring a wide selection of daily foods.
Grab expands grocery service across Southeast Asia
It has welcomed big store chains in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Weekly News Wrap: Regulations hamper China’s Singles’ Day sales growth; JD looks to ramp up overseas investment
And Future Retail discloses new documents bolstering its case against the Amazon deal.
Metaverse palatforms in vogue amongst South Korean retailers
CU’s BGF Retail and Lotte Department Store have expressed plans to host virtual events.
China’s top e-commerce firms saw record Singles’ Day sales
Alibaba and JD closed their 11.11 promos with sales volumes of $85b and $55b, respectively.
JD’s Seven Fresh, Muji launches fresh food complex in foray into Shanghai
Muji’s store provides an expanded food selection compared with its other stores.
'Procrasti-shoppers': 16% of Singaporean adults shop on Black Friday due to boredom
Meanwhile, only 14% say they shop because of good value finds.
Only 1 in 4 Singapore boomers make purchases through social media
The major consideration for them is trust.
Singapore’s Courts Nojima launches second flagship at Orchard Road
The store is set to be the company’s biggest retail space in the country.
Starbucks Korea limits mobile order after employee complaints
Its staff protested last October over heavy workloads during marketing events.
Weekly News Wrap: Regulatory scrutiny hampers China’s Singles Day sales; Vietnam’s Tiki rases $258m ahead of IPO
Singapore’s ShopBack buys a local fintech startup to add “buy now, pay later” services.
IKEA starts construction of first mall store in Indonesia
The company currently provides pick-up points at Mall Taman Anggrek.
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