Staff Reporter

LVMH extends partnership with Alibaba to boost omnichannel presence in China

LVMH extends partnership with Alibaba to boost omnichannel presence in China

Alibaba Cloud's AI capabilities will be integrated to develop new applications and services for LVMH's global consumers.

JD.com launches enhanced JD NOW on-demand retail service

It promises rapid delivery of premium products from over 500,000 stores to 2,300 locations in China.

L'Oréal unveils cutting-edge beauty innovations

This includes a hair dryer utilising infrared light technology and a micro-resurfacing device designed to enhance skincare performance.

75% of HK consumers shop on social media: report

Features such as payment methods, personalisation, and payment security are also crucial for attracting customers.

Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam unveils sustainability strategies

MNFV's sustainability management is structured around four pillars.

IlaoIlao posts $60.4m net turnover in 2023

The total global sales to end customers in 2023 reached $152.9m.

TUMI elevates travel retail with new stores in major Asian airports

The brand strives to enhance travel retail with innovative designs and exceptional customer experiences.

63% of Japan's online transactions used payment cards in 2023

Credit and charge cards also held a 60.8% share.

Metro Retail profit falls 16% in Q1 2024

The decline was attributed to narrower margins in general merchandise. 

Guardian Malaysia expands employee benefits with on-demand pay program

Over 4,400 Guardian team members will have access to a portion of their earned wages before payday.

Hong Kong retailers to accept digital yuan as e-CNY pilot expands

The e-CNY wallets are limited to cross-boundary payments and cannot be used for person-to-person transfers.

ASOS partners with Reliance Retail to tap into India's fashion market

The deal includes ASOS's first exclusive brand stores in the country.

How marketers can drive brand growth

Meaningful differentiation is deemed crucial for strong consumer-brand connections and pricing power.

Indonesia implements non-halal labeling for cosmetics

About 44% expressed the need for personalised offerings that align with their cultural background. 

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf enters Maldives market

It will establish cafes across the archipelago from Q3 2024.

Average retail rents rise across Japan in Q1 2024

Kyoto’s average rents exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time.