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Hong Kong retail sales drop 13% in February
Hong Kong retail sales drop 13% in February
This was attributed mainly due to the timing of the Lunar New Year.
SHEIN invests $70m to empower supply chain partners by 2028
It also invested $7.5M in Southern China factory upgrades.
Here’s what’s happening in Australia’s marketplace sector
94% of Australians shop on marketplaces.
Central Pattana unveils $3.5B expansion plan to build new Bangkok CBD
It aims to position Bangkok as a global commercial hub.
Australia's e-commerce revenue down 21% in February
Traffic declined 19% MoM.
Kolmar Korea develops hybrid composite sunscreen technology
This improves long UVA blocking efficiency by 24.8%
Frasers Group to open over 350 Sports Direct stores in SEA, India
It will also expand in Indonesia.
Euromonitor International’s Quan Yao Peh discusses retail digitalisation and consumer trends in Asia-Pacific
He explored how digitalisation, evolving consumer expectations, and economic uncertainties are transforming retail in the APAC region.
Zara opens new flagship store in Nanjing, China
The store features the brand's first Zacaffe coffee shop concept outside of Spain.
Retail crime in Australia surges
Weapons-related retail crime rose 66% in 2024.
India seizes non-compliant products from e-commerce warehouses
Amongst the platforms raided were Amazon and Flipkart.
TSUTAYA Books partners with China's M&G to expand in Japan
M&G’s products will be available at 120 TSUTAYA locations in Japan.
Australia's supermarket prices up due to higher business costs, says ARA
ARA said the ACCC had found “no evidence of price gouging”.
87% of Shopee Affiliates build trust, boost sales via curated recommendations
Thirteen percent also engage audiences through unboxing videos and live product reviews.
Amorepacific, BASF partner to launch new technology to fight skin aging
It aims to meet the demand for deeper UV protection.
Shein dominates global apparel market in 2024
Adidas also made a notable comeback in 2024.
Australia's competition watchdog calls for major supermarket reforms
Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI are amongst the most profitable supermarkets globally.
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