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Starbucks appoints Leo Tsoi as China CEO

Starbucks appoints Leo Tsoi as China CEO

He previously served as Starbucks China’s COO and president for five years.

Danish jeweler Georg Jensen launches in Tmall

It marks the brand’s first partnership with a third-party marketplace in China.

South Korea’s home shopping operators embrace mini-programs

These programs mainly introduced the latest trends, particularly in social media.

Tmall hosts week-long sales campaign for camping items

The company expects a surge in demand for travel gear in the mid-autumn festival.

Alibaba’s AliExpress expands services in Brazil

The company saw rapid adoption from the mass market in the past year.

Apparel resale gains greater traction amongst APAC consumers

At least a tenth of shoppers is buying second-hand apparel more than usual.

#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers

Their conversations revolve around food, home, and self-care.

#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers

Their conversations revolve around food, home and self-care.

Top APAC e-commerce sites have at least five checkout errors

Some consumers abandon purchases due to the long checkout process.

Lazada rebrands logistics arm to Lazada Logistics

It offers one-stop logistics solutions to Southeast Asian sellers. 

Airasia Super App’s grocery platform renamed airasia grocer

Customers in Singapore avail of S$10 off during checkouts until 31 August.

Starbucks Japan offer 20% discounts to bakery products

The company plans to both minimize food waste and donate part of the revenue to charity.

JD Pet launches free online veterinary services

It offers 30-minute online consultations via videos, pictures, and text.

AirAsia’s digital arm rolls out food delivery service in Thailand

It has launched free meals for 30 days in parts of Bangkok to celebrate its launch.

Convenience Retail Asia plans to expand in Greater Bay Area

Its businesses fared well in markets that began to recover from the pandemic.