Charmaine Tadalan

Starbucks launches interactive experience centre in Indonesia

The centre teaches customers about Starbuck’s coffee making process.

Robinsons Retail to buy 100% stake in Ministop Philippines

It will acquire the remaining 40% shares of Ministop Japan in February.

Shopify, JD.com eases US merchants’ access to China

The partnership gives them channel to JD’s 550 million users.

‘Solid growth’ in consumer spending seen in Malaysia: report

Real household spending is projected to rise 5.1% year-on-year.

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ paves the way for SEA’s big spenders

Over 8% of ZALORA consumers in the region used the scheme for luxury items.

73% of restaurants are pessimistic as new wave threatens HK: Deliveroo

Only 26% are confident on the revenue on dine-in operations in the CNY.

Asia leads in the “Sensory Stimulation” game: report

The trend is expanding in China, Hong Kong, and South Korea amongst others.

Sportswear demand rise as COVID-19 alert level heightened: ZALORA

It rose to 24% from 20% during the high alert period in Southeast Asia.

Should Hong Kong’s brick-and-mortar retailers ride the e-commerce wave?

Surprisingly, retailers will need to cater more to the 62.1% of Hong Kongers who prefer to shop in-store.

These 3 consumer classes will drive APAC’s experience economy

The women, Gen Zs, and empowered 50s will have the biggest impact to the marketplace.

How SMEs can steer clear of the shipping shambles in the peak season 

Demand for air cargo will likely rise at a faster rate than the supply until 2022, UPS said.

RedMart opens new fulfillment centre as grocery delivery demand rise

The 350,000 sq ft West Fulfillment Centre is worth close to S$100m.

SEA social commerce growth doubles as shoppers buy, spend more: report  

Orders through social media jumped by over 100% in the first half of the year.

How global brands can ride the e-commerce wave in Southeast Asia

ZALORA provides brands with data-driven insights derived from its 2.6 million users.

One in four HK shoppers could do away with bricks-and-mortar: survey

Changes in consumer behaviour as an impact of the pandemic may be here to stay.