Paolo Alfar
Douyin surpasses JD marketplace in health product sales
Douyin surpasses JD marketplace in health product sales
It is the second largest platform for consumer health products behind Tmall.
Indian consumers seek personalised haircare amidst stagnant market
Around 44% have shown interest in products that are customised to specific hair types.
Vietnam urges food firms to comply with new nutritional labelling regulations
Around 71% of consumers have heavily regarded health labelling information on packaging.
Love, Bonito unveils new branding, assortment strategy
A campaign featuring well-known Asian female personalities has also been launched.
How private labels transform public perception into profit
Around 90% of buyers reveal that they are choosing private-label products.
Why Indian foodservice operators strictly comply with enhanced regulatory oversight
The McDonald’s fiasco in Maharashtra pushes for more transparency on fast food brands.
Malaysian retailer 99 Speed Mart seeks IPO listing
The minimarket has over 2,542 locations, as of 2024.
Beauty brand Laura Mercier debuts in India
Omnichannel operator Baccarose will be its primary operator in India.
Jollibee Foods to raise up to $144m in additional preferred shares
JFC has over 6,885 stores worldwide with 18 brands in 33 countries.
Shinsegae Group promotes Jeong Yong-jin as chairman
Chairwoman Lee Myung-hee will continue to serve as head of the company.
Plant-based foods in Australian supermarkets face scepticism over nutritional credentials
Over 700 plant-based foods have been observed to contain variations of sodium.
Salla, J&T Express signs with largest Saudi-based e-commerce platform
E-commerce channel Salla will enhance J&T Express’ cross-border networks and services.
EssilorLuxottica, Dolce&Gabbana extend distribution deal
The renewed deal lasts from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2039.
AS Watson is first health and beauty retailer signatory under UN Women initative
The Women's Empowerment Principles aims to foster gender equity and women's empowerment.
LEGO shifts to sustainable materials for all products
The brand has placed 60% on its investments in environmental initiatives.
Nitori to open its first store in the Philippines
It has also set to expand to Indonesia and India.
JD.com expands free shipping offer
The minimum order value for free shipping is $8.2.
Commentary
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