APAC
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.
						
					
					
				Asia Pacific and MEA witness rising secondhand spending as sustainability trend grows
																					
							At the forefront are India, China, and Saudi Arabia.
						
					
					
				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.
						
					
					
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
						 
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                