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SHEIN opens new global integrated marketplace
SHEIN opens new global integrated marketplace
The SHEIN Marketplace will host domestic and international third-party sellers.
Watsons expands products under the Sustainable Choices scheme
There are now 8,000 products offered under the scheme.
China leads new stores opening in 2022
The country accounted for 41% of all stores that opened last year.
Brick-and-mortar stores catch up as spending shifts from online to offline
More than 71% of retailers in Asia Pacific plan to expand or add new stores in 2023, according to CBRE retail survey.
A decade in the game, MINISO aims to transform into a lifestyle super brand
China-based MINISO has over 5,400 stores, of which more than 2,000 are in global markets, and it’s still growing.
Out and about, Asia Pacific consumers seek tactile experiences
Retailers need to use their stores for brand storytelling and multifunctional purposes to engage customers.
How SHEIN cuts carbon emissions in its warehouses
The company aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% in its value chain by 2030.
New products, rewards and payment methods could attract budget-conscious consumers
Experts cite brands’ ingenious strategies to draw customers like tapping into their interest in games and virtual reality.
Amazon to allow merchants to sell to EU marketplaces
The sellers can list their products in at least one of Amazon's stores in nine markets.
Hermès sales in Asia up 23% in Q1 2023
Sales were boosted by the Chinese New Year.
How Foodpanda approached the food delivery downtrend
Digitalisation strengthens Foodpanda’s partnerships with restaurants for personalised customer experience.
Sephora names SEA, Oceania & South Korea managing director
Jenny Cheah served as President of Greater China of Bulgari before moving to Sephora.
Australia, South Korea, and India are top markets for inbound duty-free shopping
Duty-free is sales to travellers of goods and products exempt from VAT.
Gen Zs can help turn inflation into opportunity: KPMG
Promotional strategies must be reset to attract 600 million Gen Zs through digital and human consumer experiences.
Giordano sales up 6% YoY in Q1 2023
Its same-store sales registered a 16.1% growth.
Creating space for Gen Zs’ ‘personal brand’ with augmented reality
More than 3 out of 5 Gen Zs think AR will make life easier.
Consumers crave human connection amidst era of automation
Businesses should balance automation with personal care, says Euromonitor International.