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Reliance Brands enters F&B retail with Pret A Manger partnership
Reliance Brands enters F&B retail with Pret A Manger partnership
It will open the global food chain’s stores across India.
Southeast Asia's e-commerce sales to reach $166b by 2026
It posted a more than 30% growth last year.
Shopee owner Sea Ltd is top retailer in Southeast Asia: Euromonitor
Its sales reached $16.06b in 2021.
South Korea’s retail sales up 10.1% YoY in May
Sales in department stores and convenience stores rose as social distancing is lifted.
E-commerce retail sales expected to rise 14% yearly until 2026
In 2021, the sector posted a 24% sales growth.
Asia retail sales to grow 7% annually to 2026
This will be driven by strong digitalisation, and consumer confidence, amongst others.
Alibaba Group retains post as Asia’s top retailer in 2021
Its sales last year reached $478.9b.
Over half of brands want to improve experience in existing channels
The majority of customers also want to interact with brands in more than one channel.
Around 2 in 5 brands use first-party data to deliver personalised customer experiences
Businesses said first-party data has higher quality and provides better privacy.
Around 3 in 5 consumers expect personalised shopping experience
However, only 40% trust brands to use their data responsibly and keep it safe.
Jio-bp to install EV charging, battery swapping stations at Nexus Malls
The charging hubs will be accessible in five malls as part of the first phase of the rollout.
How Western brands can earn Chinese shoppers’ trust
Around seven in 10 said it is through information in the flagship stores.
Flipkart Group targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
It is the only Indian e-commerce firm to commit to net-zero emissions.
What APAC cross-border shoppers look for in a brand
Brand values are important for cross-border shoppers.
J&T Express, foodpanda to offer next-day delivery for merchants
Free delivery is offered until 31 August.
Consumers now equally rely on in-store, online for shopping
Around 67% discover new products in-store, and 66% through mobile phones.
Mega Sale days lead to new product discovery: report
Around 94% of APAC consumers are keen on trying new brands during Mega Sale days.
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