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Starbucks certifies over 6,000 Greener Stores globally

Starbucks certifies over 6,000 Greener Stores globally

The initiative is also now extending into new markets such as India, Hong Kong, and Costa Rica.

Brands can rely on social media to prevent health misinformation: report

Around 58% of users buy products based on recommendations from medical professionals.

Nearly 7 in 10 SEA consumers prioritise essential purchases due to inflation

To cope with inflation, 69% are sticking to essential purchases, while 55% are cutting back on non-essentials.

1 in 2 shoppers plan to boost online shopping: Airwallex

Around 61% of consumers perceived international merchants as trustworthy. 

Brady Brewer named Starbucks International CEO

He will oversee the teams in APAC, EMEA, Japan and LAC.

Around 7 in 10 Gen Zs in Southeast Asia prefer e-commerce 

56% of social commerce platform visitors shifted to e-commerce to complete their purchases.

Around 1 in 4 consumers embrace secondhand trend for sustainability

Around 41% are choosing to repair broken items rather than splurging on new replacements.

K-Beauty market to hit $13.9b by 2027

The Asia-Pacific region accounted for about 69.9% of the K-beauty products industry share.

Miniso hits record $89.8m Q4 2023 profit

Its revenue also achieves a record-high increase to $541m.

Established brands in APAC remain resilient amidst emerging competition: report

Incumbent brands remained steady at 28% and won in 27% of the categories against insurgent brands.

McDonald's global outage raises concerns over reliance on digital services: GlobalData

The report stressed the need for the restaurant industry to prioritise digital investment.

AS Watson Group appoints Marionnaud Group’s new CEO, deputy CEO

Their appointment is effective starting April 2024.

What luxury retailers should focus on to attract consumers

Around 36% of Chinese consumers said product quality/durability is the most important.

Four ways to adapt to a highly competitive 2024 retail landscape

They need to boost in-store experiences and implement customer-centric features, amongst others.

Women’s Health in APAC: Achieving optimal wellness through nutrition

Women are increasingly prioritising their health and embracing holistic, long-term solutions and trends to take charge of their wellbeing.

How private labels transform public perception into profit

Around 90% of buyers reveal that they are choosing private-label products.