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Around 4 in 5 SG shoppers are willing to pay more for product quality, authenticity
Around 4 in 5 SG shoppers are willing to pay more for product quality, authenticity
Quality, product and shipping costs, customer reviews and authenticity are the top purchase considerations.
Philippines’ Robinsons Retail names new COO
Stanley Co will assume the role starting on 1 August.
Experientality, travel retail regain traction
Watches and jewellery were the top-performing luxury categories globally.
Australia’s RFG names new CEO
Matthew Marshall’s appointment will take effect on 1 July.
LVMH partners with Fortnite creator for an immersive experience
It will allow LVMH and its Maisons to offer virtual fitting rooms and augmented reality.
TikTok invests $12.2m to support SMBs in Southeast Asia
The amount will benefit around 120,000 small businesses in the region.
Alibaba.com inks MOI with IMDA, EnterpriseSG to help SMEs export
A dedicated Singapore pavilion will be allotted on Alibaba.com’s homepage.
TikTok to launch e-commerce training for Heartlands shops
This is part of its $16.3m investments to boost Southeast Asian small businesses.
Over half of SG retailers prioritise expanding sales channels
They should focus on solving cart abandonment issues to avoid losing customers.
Why Singaporeans abandon their carts online
They do not proceed with their checkout due to delivery concerns, amongst others.
Subway inks largest master franchise deal for China expansion
The deal with FRS will involve the opening of over 4,000 restaurants.
Around 64% of consumers likely to engage with brands collecting data directly
Consumers are more careful in sharing data with third-party collectors.
What drives APAC Gen Zs consumer behaviour
WGSN identified five pillars that Gen Zs prioritise.
Philippines yet to feel impact of lower capitalisation for foreign retailers
Law setting minimal required investment may attract not the big retailers but small and medium-scale foreign businesses.
Meituan launches food delivery brand KeeTa in Hong Kong
It is initially launched in Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui,
Localism rises amongst Indian consumers
Local products offer better value for money and are more in line with consumers’ priorities.
Apple opens online store in Vietnam
Customers can personalise their shopping and avail of retail services online.
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