Jaleen Ramos
Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia
Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia
Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud
65% of consumers plan to make over half of their holiday purchases online.
Multifunctional cosmetics demand boosts sunscreen use in APAC
It is driven by younger generations, who are more attuned to the risks of sun exposure
Singapore's retail sector faces increased cyber threats this holiday season
The majority of breaches were caused by system intrusions and social engineering.
Gen MZ drives South Korea’s second-hand luxury boom
This shift is driven primarily by younger generations.
Walmart partners with Meituan to boost e-commerce in China
Meituan will provide delivery services for Walmart products.
Mars sets 2030 target for fully segregated cocoa in products
It will only use cocoa from farms in the program or certified by approved bodies.
FairPrice Group extends discount schemes through 2025
A key initiative is the continuation of the discount scheme for CHAS Orange cardholders.
IKEA’s expansion to New Zealand on track for 2025 opening
It will be IKEA’s first new market since 2020 when it opened in Slovenia.
Alibaba to sell department store unit for $1.3b loss
The sale will result in a $1.3b loss as Alibaba shifts focus back to its core e-commerce business.
Over half of Mainland China’s luxury shoppers to increase purchases in 2025
In Hong Kong, only 48% of luxury consumers share the same sentiment.
Global soft drinks industry up 3% in 2024
The growth, whilst steady, was tempered by higher pricing across key markets.
Deliveroo launches ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ in HK
This expands Deliveroo’s offerings, providing consumers with a wide range of products.
SSI Group boosts investment in unified retail
The company, which sells brands like Hermes and Cartier, is refining its omnichannel space.
Endeavor Philippines helps e-commerce entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding
It aims to create a lasting impact on the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Boxed chocolates, educational toys to lead holiday sales in 2024
Boxed chocolate assortments are set to reach $23.9B this year.
Penshoppe Group names new CEO
She succeeds Bernie Liu, who has been CEO since 1996.
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