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Retail Asia commends leading FMCG companies in the region at the FMCG Asia Awards
Retail Asia commends leading FMCG companies in the region at the FMCG Asia Awards
Over 20 companies were awarded in the inaugural awards programme.
Colgate-Palmolive inks MOU with Shopee to boost e-commerce business
The partnership is aimed at growing Colgate’s digital sales by over 20 times by 2025.
How has COVID transformed the grocery sector?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all facets of life, the grocery and retail sector included. Consumers have increased their online interactions with retailers and brands and will continue to do so long after the pandemic is over.
7-Eleven Malaysia ventures to pharmacy business in Indonesia
The proposal is expected to be completed in 2022.
Korea’s first Western-style restaurant shuts down
Its location is expected to be renovated to make way for a haute restaurant complex.
South Korea dominated AliExpress’ Black Friday sales
The volume of parcels shipped to South Korea was the highest amongst all countries.
Weekly News Wrap: Indian salesmen protest against Reliance; Australia’s Coles Group sued over underpayment of staff
And China’s state-owned paper rebukes Canada Goose over alleged consumer law violation.
Aumake and Miniso to launch dual-brand stores in Australia
These stores will sell a variety of household goods and beauty products.
Tensions escalate between India’s restaurants and food aggregators
Despite the lifting of quarantine restrictions, many consumers still order food online.
Sharing economy, buying time megatrends gain ground in China
Over 50% of the Chinese consumers engaged in sharing economy in 2019.
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.
Weekly News Wrap: Amazon asks regulator to revoke Reliance-Future deal; Meituan bearish over $500m antitrust fine
And Ikea has opened its biggest store in the world in the Philippines.
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.
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