Paolo Alfar

JD.com breaks records for 2023 Singles Day Grand Promotion

Transaction volume reached more than $137.18m.

AboitizPower extends energy supply partnership with WalterMart

Over 26 facilities are benefiting from this partnership.

AI, AR technology to optimise convenience for food and drinks

More consumers lean on safer, quicker, and healthier tech-optimised options for preparing food.

GOPIZZA opens AI-enhanced store in Changi Airport

The new branch will use AI Smart Topping Table technology for fast pizza making.

How to strengthen consumer trust in processed food and beverages

Strong communication can guarantee trust among consumers with highly processed food.

Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall achieve record growth for 11.11 sale

Over 400 Brands from Taobao and Tmall channels have exceeded more than $13.7m.

Fast Retailing leverages LifeWear brand with sustainable identity

Initiatives include recycling UNIQLO products and launching diversified resources.

Birkenstock appoints Tiffany Wu as Greater China MD

The appointment will include the company’s expansion over the Chinese growth region. 

How to claim success in Indonesia’s skincare market

Indonesia will maintain its growth in the skincare market by 4.6%.

JD.com rolls out authentication services for imports

JD Smart Check will enable a seamless and secure inspection process for products.

Around 3 in 4 shoppers planning to cautiously spend on Singles Day

Consumers are becoming more value-conscious for their Singles Day spending.

Reliance opens shopping plaza in Mumbai

Jio World Plaza will house 66 luxury brands in its 750,000 sq. ft. space.

Reliance purchases rights to Sephora brand for India expansion

It will take over Arvind Fashions' operations of 26 Sephora stores in the country.

ZALORA rolls out 'omnichannel retail experience' for 11.11 campaign

The pop-up store is open from 2 to 13 November 2023.

Starbucks introduces 'reinvention' strategy

With a significant growth this year, 2024 earnings is projected to grow by 15% to 20%