Jaleen Ramos
Asian retailers digitalise amidst industry hype
Asian retailers digitalise amidst industry hype
Coming up with a solution to a problem you don’t understand will lead to failure.
Retailers urged to adopt 2D barcodes
The machine-readable symbol gives consumers detailed product info at the point of sale.
Mars Wrigley bets on Asia’s chocolate boom
The US company expects the region’s rising middle class to eat more M&M’s and Snickers.
Beauty retailers unlock the power of high-tech
Companies should use tools that solve real-world consumer problems and boost efficiency.
APAC retailers face pressure to adapt to tech, consumer shifts
AI advancements, data analytics, and omnichannel strategies are reshaping the future of retail in the region.
Swarovski cracks TikTok to scale luxury amongst Gen Zs
The Austrian crystal maker is working with influencers to connect with the Singaporean market.
Filipino shoppers still prefer bricks over clicks
Eight in 10 consumers are more likely to buy after seeing or trying a product in person.
More affluent Filipino consumers shift to lifestyle products
Retailers must be invisible, indispensable and intimate to meet consumer demand.
Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul
Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.
Post-COVID e-shoppers are more demanding
They want more variety, better prices, fast delivery, discounts, and excellent service.
Primer Group targets Gen Z using TikTok livestreams
Live shopping provides a more engaging way for consumers to discover and buy products.
Decathlon gets closer to hybrid Singaporean shoppers through pick-up service
The world’s largest sporting goods retailer lets clients pick up online orders on the go.
Omnichannel retail is the path to profit
Sellers should harness both online and physical channels, says Ace Hardware Philippines.
Southeast Asian retailers go live to take orders
Social media are no longer just spaces for sharing selfies; they’ve become shopping hubs.
Hong Kong’s K11 MUSEA bridges art, culture, and retail
Visitors find top-tier brands and museum-grade art pieces at the cultural-retail landmark.
Toys ‘R’ Us Asia banks on ‘kidults’ to drive toy sales
Teens and adults aged 12 years and over are buying beloved toy brands from the 80s and 90s.
Gen AI powers Zalora’s push for enhanced shopping experiences
This has already led to improved click and conversion rates for the group.
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