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Philippine-firm AllHome expands PetBuddy store in four new locations
Philippine-firm AllHome expands PetBuddy store in four new locations
Euromonitor International had reported that interest in pet care will be sustained in the Philippines.
BNPL credit products value to rise to $576b by 2026: report
For every $100 spent, $2 goes to BNPL transactions in 2021.
China’s luxury market suffers from spending crunch amidst strict COVID measures
Despite this, consumer appetite remains strong.
Mytheresa picks Steven Xu as president in China and APAC
He previously served as an executive for Ralph Lauren.
Japan’s consumer co-ops raise $6.5m for Ukraine
The proceeds has been donated to UNICEF and other organizations.
Alibaba’s Tmall launches childcare consulting service
The service came in a tie-up with over 200 product specialists and 50 brands.
Weekly News Wrap: JD posts slowest growth in 618 event; Shopee cuts jobs in shopping and food
And Reliance is mulling buying out bankruptcy-hit US cosmetics giant Revlon.
Intime’s Hangzhou store offers free rides to customers
The service does not require minimum purchases from shoppers.
Tighter competition expected for Bangkok’s retail sector in 2022
The sector’s outlook is expected to suffer weaker consumer confidence.
What APAC cross-border shoppers look for in a brand
Brand values are important for cross-border shoppers.
J&T Express, foodpanda to offer next-day delivery for merchants
Free delivery is offered until 31 August.
MINISO opens doors of first flagship store in Malaysia
The MINISO 3.0 features a brand new toy section.
Consumers now equally rely on in-store, online for shopping
Around 67% discover new products in-store, and 66% through mobile phones.
Mega Sale days lead to new product discovery: report
Around 94% of APAC consumers are keen on trying new brands during Mega Sale days.
Jio-bp to provide EV services to Zomato
This will support Zomato’s initiative to run a 100% EV fleet by 2030.
How e-commerce marketers can better resonate with today’s smart consumers
E-commerce has exploded over the last few years, leaving many traditional retailers reeling from the need to rapidly adapt and accelerate their online offerings. Spurred along in large part by the pandemic, 2021 saw over 40 million new internet users in Southeast Asia, with eight in 10 of these new users having purchased something online at least once.
Levi Strauss & Co appoints new SAMEA lead
Amisha Jain will be the new senior vice president and managing director in the regions.
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