Staff Reporter
Central Retail opens $35.2m Robinson Lifestyle, Department Store in Phuket
Central Retail opens $35.2m Robinson Lifestyle, Department Store in Phuket
Its first phase opened on 20 September, whilst full service is expected by year-end.
Global e-commerce market to reach $9.3t by 2027
E-commerce transactions already hit $5.9t in 2022.
L’Oréal invests in China-based biotech company
This partnership will allow L’Oréal to solve the incompatibility and instability of raw materials.
SHEIN partners with SingPost for delivery in Singapore
Consumers may also have their parcels delivered to their letterboxes.
Megaworld to launch Finland’s SuperPark in the Philippines
The first activity park will open in Eastwood City and will be followed by another in McKinley Hill.
Reliance Brands to acquire 76% Superdry IP in Indian territories
The consideration for the IP costs around $48.7m.
Thai consumers prefer to pay using e-wallets, cash for online transactions
Preference in payment methods varies in regions.
JD.com launches Green Impact Partners Alliance
Its inaugural partners include FMCG brands Breeze, OMO, and BABO.
Majority of SG consumers want to shop more online
They are giving premium to loyalty programmes and convenience as reasons to shop online.
Why APAC consumers make impulse purchases
Sales or deals, and “mood-boosting” items compel consumers to buy.
Around 3 in 5 APAC consumers prefer shopping online
Free delivery, and coupons and discounts were amongst the top purchase drivers.
When nostalgia hits: APAC F&B brands bank on ‘throwback marketing’
About 3 in 5 consumers are influenced by how familiar products and services feel.
Alternative payment dominates India’s e-commerce market
The method accounts for almost 60% of the country’s e-commerce transactions.
Lifestyle brand MINISO launches 1st IP-themed store in Vietnam
It occupies over 300 sqm at Vincom Center.
DFS to open 7-star luxury retail, entertainment destination in China
It is projected to see around 16 million visitors per year by 2030.
Shein’s market share rise to 2.2% due to high sales in the UK
It is the 14th largest apparel retailer in 2022, with a 1.7% market share.
H&M enters Shopee in Singapore, Malaysia
The brand will also hold its first Super Brand Day on 24 September in Malaysia and 28 September in Singapore.