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72% of SEA consumers prefer in-store shopping for mobile upgrades
72% of SEA consumers prefer in-store shopping for mobile upgrades
Half of Grab users plan to upgrade their smartphones in the next 12 months.
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1 in 2 APAC retailers to adopt GenAI for product content by 2027
By 2026, 90% of retail solutions will incorporate AI.
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Why Thai retailers should harness AI for personalisation, efficiency
Industry leaders also cited the importance of adopting omnichannel strategies.
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It is driven by the increasing adoption of contactless payment systems.
More Southeast Asian retailers eye self-checkout
Young customers and high smartphone penetration are driving the trend.
Transparency gaps hinder consumer trust in sustainable products
Brands must address skepticism with clear and credible sustainability efforts.
IBM, L'Oréal team up to advance AI-driven, sustainable cosmetic formulations
A custom AI model will be created to help L'Oréal develop sustainable and high-performance products.
Shein increases adoption of eco-friendly denim production
The company produced 380,000 denim pieces using this method last year.
Retailers need more than personalised service to make the cut
Consumers are becoming less tolerant of generic and inauthentic customised experience.
Vietnamese consumers increase spending activities
Inbound tourist spending on luxury retail in Vietnam has grown by 168% since 2019.
Coles Group implements new data management system to boost efficiency
The system is expected to streamline product maintenance and optimise digital assets.
Central Food Retail launches AI shopping assistant
It aims to enhance the shopping experience with personalised, efficient, and convenient support.
Online pharmacies tackle Indonesia’s healthcare access challenges
Digital innovations aim to close rural gaps and improve health literacy.
Social media trends drive e-commerce as branding tool
Influencer marketing is reshaping how brands engage consumers.
Retailers told to tap omnichannel marketing strategies
Data should be captured from all entry points for the best hyper-personalisation.
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.
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