Charmaine Tadalan
One in 4 consumers in APAC have been victims of online fraud
One in 4 consumers in APAC have been victims of online fraud
This is particularly higher in China and India, Experian found.
JD618 Grand Promotion sees RMB379b transaction volume: JD
This exceeded last year’s transaction volume.
Philippine-firm AllHome expands PetBuddy store in four new locations
Euromonitor International had reported that interest in pet care will be sustained in the Philippines.
BNPL credit products value to rise to $576b by 2026: report
For every $100 spent, $2 goes to BNPL transactions in 2021.
China’s luxury market suffers from spending crunch amidst strict COVID measures
Despite this, consumer appetite remains strong.
Mytheresa picks Steven Xu as president in China and APAC
He previously served as an executive for Ralph Lauren.
Japan’s consumer co-ops raise $6.5m for Ukraine
The proceeds has been donated to UNICEF and other organizations.
Intime’s Hangzhou store offers free rides to customers
The service does not require minimum purchases from shoppers.
MINISO opens doors of first flagship store in Malaysia
The MINISO 3.0 features a brand new toy section.
Levi Strauss & Co appoints new SAMEA lead
Amisha Jain will be the new senior vice president and managing director in the regions.
Figaro Group on track to reach 150-store target
Currently, the group has 30 new stores under construction.
Amazon India launches emporium of Manipur artisans
It aims to support local artisans in collaboration with the Manipur government.
Alibaba’s Intime ties up with 16 brands for recycling initiative
Around 60 recycling stations will accept used clothing for recycling.
Paris Baguette operator buys full stake in restaurant chain Lina’s
SPC Group plans to expand Lina’s presence to North America and Southeast Asia.
South Korea’s skincare market to reach $11.4b by 2026
This is up from $8.5b in 2021 projected by GlobalData.
Real household spending in UAE to rise by 4.2% in 2022
This comes as vaccine rollout drive more economic activity.
Ninja Van Group rolls out new supply chain management services
This forms part of its US$100m investment.
Commentary
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APAC retailers need to rethink where fraud prevention begins
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs