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Alternative payment methods maintain growth in Singapore’s e-commerce market
Alternative payment methods maintain growth in Singapore’s e-commerce market
It accounted for 38.6% of the total payments.
Ayurvedic beauty, personal care regain traction in India
Mintel said this is due rising priority given to self-care.
South Korea’s e-commerce market to exceed $160b in 2027
It is backed by increasing consumer confidence and smartphone penetration.
Experts unveil 3 factors that will drive up retail sales in 2H23
Economists expect the market’s sales momentum to improve in the remaining months.
Here are reasons why customers keep getting negative experiences from brands
Marketing materials are too irrelevant.
The majority of business leaders have difficulty reaching potential new customers
Certain strategies for reaching customers are no longer effective.
Yum China opens 422 new stores in Q2
The company aims to open around 1,100 to 1,300 new stores in 2023.
Watsons partners with 4 brands for sustainability push
The brand collaborated with Kenvue, L’Oréal, and P&G.
Nearly 90% of consumers from emerging Asian markets want more sustainable lifestyle
Consumers from emerging markets are the most willing to learn more about sustainability.
Japan’s games, puzzles market almost double in 2022
Driven by Pokemon, it recorded the fastest growth in Asia.
How APAC’s foodservice sector drives towards sustainability
They turn to local sourcing and minimising food waste, amongst others.
DFI Retail Group expands mobile payment methods in over 800 store outlets
This covers all 7-Eleven, Cold Storage, Giant and Guardian stores in Singapore.
JD.com launches AI large language model ChatRhino
ChatRhino aims to address challenges across JD.com’s business operations.
Alternative payment to account for 34.1% of Australia’s e-commerce payments
Payment cards will dominate e-commerce payments in 2023.
Amazon, EnterpriseSG and SBF roll out cross-border brand launchpad
The programme over 100 local MSMEs to grow in the US.
Alamanda Shopping Centre’s first major redevelopment underway
It will be completed and relaunched in the fourth quarter of 2024.
7-Eleven Malaysia unit to sell stake in Caring Pharmacy to BIG Pharmacy
The proposed transaction is valued at around $139.4m.