Jaleen Ramos
Chanel tops South Korea's luxury market
Chanel tops South Korea's luxury market
It surpassed Louis Vuitton with sales of $1.2b (KRW1.7t).
AI-powered personalisation paints the future of retail
Businesses use AI to gain deeper insights into consumer needs and preferences for more customised omnichannel offerings.
New Zealand retailers anticipate sluggish winter sales
32% of businesses are uncertain about surviving in the next 12 months.
Chocolate crisis looms as cocoa prices surge
The surge is primarily attributed to the severe global shortage of cocoa.
How cost-per-wear redefines fashion value
This metric evaluates an item's value based on its frequency of use, lifespan, and resale potential.
What tech innovations retailers are investing in
They are now increasingly adopting digital interfaces, simplified shopping, and data-driven retail.
Malaysia's e-commerce market to grow by 12.8% in 2024
Alternative payment methods accounted for 35.7% of e-commerce transactions in 2023.
Suntory to raise prices on selected products in Japan from 1 Oct
The recommended retail prices for these products will increase by +6 to +32%.
Electronic payments and financial cards platforms target B2B spending: report
The Asia-Pacific region led in B2B payment value, generating $31.9 t.
Alternative payments dominate Hong Kong's e-commerce in 2023
Over 85% of consumers in Hong Kong shopped online in the past six months.
DFI Retail reports 19% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
It aims to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
MINISO enhances employee welfare and environmental initiatives in 2023
Women hold 61.8% of senior management positions in China.
Here are key consumer trends influencing pet care sales in 2024
Consumers are now adopting innovative strategies to manage budgets amid rising inflation costs.
South Korea’s Paris Baguette opens first Philippine store
It marks the bakery chain’s presence in 11 countries since 2004.
JD.com targets doubling high-performing merchants for 618 Grand Promotion
It plans to optimize traffic by prioritizing top-rated stores and competitive products in search and recommendations.
Balai ni Fruitas acquires Sugarhouse
It will expand BALAI's product offerings and increase its production capacity.
Off-premises purchasing channels thrive post-pandemic
Gen Zs and Millennials are anticipated to drive changing consumption patterns that will impact sales over the next five years.
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