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Secondhand furniture gains traction as Singaporeans embrace circular economy practices
Secondhand furniture gains traction as Singaporeans embrace circular economy practices
Singaporeans saved 21,970 tonnes of carbon emissions by purchasing secondhand furniture.
Australian retail groups call for stricter protections for young workers
Industry leaders highlighted the importance of collaboration amongst stakeholders, including government, industry, and unions.
Filipinos embrace secondhand fashion for savings, sustainability
The shift to secondhand clothing has reduced carbon emissions by 2,544 tonnes.
Fashion industry’s sustainability efforts stalled by affordability
Economic pressures keep most shoppers prioritising cost over sustainability.
Here are key office dining trends in Hong Kong in 2024
It saw a 30% increase in orders from the technology and telecommunications sectors.
APAC's retail share to reach 40% by 2028
Key demographic shifts are driving this growth.
IKEA rolls out exoskeletons to boost workplace ergonomics
These devices are designed to reduce physical strain on workers.
Brauer Natural Medicine and Nutrition29 take the win at the FMCG Asia Awards 2024
They were honoured for Brauer Sambucus Little Sniffles Liquid and Nutrition29 Liver Health Plus.
China e-commerce market to hit $3.6t by 2028
It will be fueled by a shift in consumer preference to online shopping.
68% of Singapore Gen Zs rely on peer reviews for informed purchases
Half are also buying only items they know they will use to reduce waste.
Nearly 7 in 10 shoppers prefer physical stores this festive season
Still, many will switch between channels to meet their needs.
Over half of consumers delay holiday shopping for better deals
67% are actively monitoring market offers to secure the best bargains.
Pricing strategies, tech key to retail profitability
Retailers should focus on delivering the right balance between price and value.
Shiseido launches sign language beauty consultations
The service uses sign language, lip reading, and chat.
Why China’s dairy industry slowing down
Economic and demographic forces are amongst the major factors slowing the industry.
Alibaba merges e-commerce units
It will unify the Taobao and Tmall Group with the Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) Group.
Rakuten and L’Oréal Japan partner to deliver personalised beauty solutions
The partnership will leverage Rakuten’s AI and marketing data alongside L’Oréal’s advanced beauty technology.
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