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AnyMind Group, Gizmodo Japan launch e-commerce store Giz Yatai
AnyMind Group, Gizmodo Japan launch e-commerce store Giz Yatai
Giz Yatai will specialise in selling gadgets.
Chinese e-commerce market to balloon to $3.3t by 2025: GlobalData
E-commerce CAGR will grow by 11.6% between 2021 and 2025.
Omnichannel is the way forward for APAC retailers
As physical stores reopen, online spending may drop to 13.4% by end-2021 but never below pre-COVID levels.
South Korea’s stores lure customers to spend relief funds on electronics
Some have, however, criticized this, saying that the funds were meant for small businesses.
E-Mart 24 and Shinsegae open smart store in Seoul
Instant payment is made as soon as the customer leaves based on camera data.
JD’s premium membership program offers VIP privileges in Bilibili
Its subscribers can now watch shows for free on the video platform.
Alibaba launches dropshipping option for merchants
It allows users to test new products from merchants.
JD launches support initiatives to merchants for Singles Day promo
It will issue virtual advertising coupons worth over $150,000 to small businesses.
Weekly News Wrap: China talks with delivery firms on workers’ rights; Shopee operator seeks $6.3b fundraising
And Indian e-commerce firm Udaan preps up for public listing.
Rising customers from smaller towns boost India e-retail market
Social commerce could potentially democratise e-retail in smaller towns.
Asia Pacific and Australasia to lead e-commerce charge in 2025
Euromonitor expects e-commerce growth to continue even after the pandemic subsides.
Nominations are now open for the inaugural FMCG Asia Awards 2021
Firms can submit their entries until 29 October 2021.
4 out of 10 SEA shoppers not missing in-store shopping
This will drive the push towards more personal shopping experiences in Southeast Asia.
SEA online shoppers placed safety and security as top concerns
The report by Vesta surveyed respondents from the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Does more self-service mean less work for people?
Diebold Nixdorf debunks myths on the rising use of self-service technology.
Germany-based Metro ceases Japan operations
Its wholesale business has suffered from an unfavourable market position.
JD invests in minority stake in France-based Lagardère Travel Retail
The two will cooperate in omnichannel retail and smart supply chain.
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