E-commerce

What retailers in China could gain on Singles Day

Increased competition is, however, expected with several other retail festivals and shopping events.

Digital economy in Southeast Asia to grow 20% in 2022

The region’s GMV is expected to be at $200b. 

What’s the ‘hottest’ investment country in Southeast Asia? 

Its digital economy is expected to grow by 22% to $18b in 2022. 

Around 200,000 more Australian consumers shopped online in H1 2022: report

Nearly 84% of consumers have used online shopping platforms in the past six months.

Australia’s e-commerce market to reach over $50b in 2022: report

The market is projected to grow by 13% during the quarter. 

SHEIN launches resale platform

It is piloted in the US but is planned to be rolled out in other markets next year.

Love, Bonito acquires activewear brand butter

The brand will be now known as “cheak.”

France’s Lemaire launches e-commerce channel on Alibaba's platform

Its product offerings include its Fall/Winter 2022 collection.

Robotic process automation gains traction amongst retailers

Discussions amongst retailers grew 52% in 2022.

Shopee strengthens fight against counterfeit pharmaceutical products

It has partnered with the Pharmaceutical Security Institute to educate both sellers and shoppers. 

Rakuten eyes carbon neutrality by 2023

It is amongst the companies that joined the RE100 initiative.

Alternative e-commerce gains traction led by business messaging

They accounted for around 25% of online spending in Thailand and the Philippines.