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Why Japanese brands should expand discounter offerings
The rising cost of living dampened consumers’ purchasing power.
IKEA franchisee Ikano Retail’s revenue up 41.2% YoY to S$1.63b in FY 2022
This is the first time it exceeded the EUR1b mark.
Ninja Van Singapore to pilot EVs
The EVs can handle up to 1,200 kilograms and run up to 235 kilometres when fully charged.
Sephora launches new order management system in Australia
The new platform will allow customers to avail of the Click & Collect service, amongst others.
Shein plans to reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2030
These include shifting to renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency.
Alternative e-commerce gains traction led by business messaging
They accounted for around 25% of online spending in Thailand and the Philippines.
Offline shopping plays key role at purchase stage: report
Around 41% of the spending was done offline.
‘Indulgent’ food segment at ‘high risk’ to inflation: GlobalData
The segment will only grow by 2.2% in volume annually from 2021 to 2024.
SM Supermalls launches Christmas countdown campaign for marginalised communities
A total of 76 malls will be participating in the initiative.
E-Commerce GMV growth in Southeast Asia slows but remains ‘healthy’
Online purchase frequency dipped due to the relaxation of COVID restrictions.
Southeast Asia’s digital consumers to reach 370 million by end-2022
It is expected to grow to 402 million by 2027.
Why carbon labelling has not yet materialised amongst food, drink firms
Inflation and food security concerns have been the main focus this year.
Central Retail unveils sustainability goals
It aims to reach net zero by 2050.
Sephora to open Asia’s first ‘store of the future’ in Singapore
Customers can access the store starting on 23 September.
FedEx expands day-definite e-commerce shipping service to 4 APAC markets
It will now be available in Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Masan launches one-stop shop ecosystem
The 27 WIN stores are located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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