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Malaysian retailers told to prioritise technology, consumer-centric approaches
Malaysian retailers told to prioritise technology, consumer-centric approaches
Key strategies include embracing sustainability and exploring international markets.
2 days ago
Foodpanda automates ‘dark stores’ in Singapore to speed up deliveries
Its 24/7 warehouses ensure round-the-clock fulfilment.
4 days ago
Southeast Asian sellers face AI adoption gap
Cost and implementation complexity remain key hurdles.
Robotic last-mile delivery market to hit $1.74b by 2032
Robotic deliveries are also projected to reach 25,000 by 2032.
Digital giants to retailers: The playbook for scaling ad revenue with onsite retail media
If traditional models do not work, what is the best way to succeed in the retail media business?
SM Supermalls taps cleaning robots in modernisation push
Malls have become the ultimate third space where digital and physical worlds merge.
Luckin Coffee taps Stripe to drive expansion in Singapore, Malaysia
This enables local payment methods such as GrabPay, PayNow, and FPX.
Retailers told to harness tech for smooth customer journey
Data insights help businesses predict needs and tailor interactions accordingly.
Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool
Platforms like TikTok and Douyin are growing rapidly.
How brands can engage budget-conscious Filipino consumers
Data, personalised marketing, and flexible payment solutions engage price-sensitive Filipino consumers.
Kolmar Korea develops hybrid composite sunscreen technology
This improves long UVA blocking efficiency by 24.8%
Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery
They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.
Amorepacific, BASF partner to launch new technology to fight skin aging
It aims to meet the demand for deeper UV protection.
Wearable tech market to reach $885.65b by 2033
Asia-Pacific is a key market, holding 30.1% of the global share.
Human agents remain vital in AI-driven customer service
AI handles routine queries, but human intervention is key for trust and escalation.
Shein partners with Transfar Chemicals to advance textile dyeing, finishing
It will digitalise dyeing processes.
Olive Young rolls out multilingual personal shopper service in Gangnam
It will be available on a trial basis until 31 March.
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Digital giants to retailers: The playbook for scaling ad revenue with onsite retail media