APAC

Social commerce growth expected to triple vs e-commerce, says EY leader

This comes amidst the accessibility and popularity of social media usage amongst younger generations.

L'Oréal to acquire Australian beauty brand Aesop

The transaction will close in the third quarter of the year.

Toys”R”Us Asia names new CEO

The appointment of Leo Tsoi took effect on 1 April.

Supplier collaboration helps identify bottlenecks, address sustainability programmes: Euromonitor

This comes as retailers are equipped with an increasing variety of technologies to cater to changing consumer needs.

Thai restaurant tops Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant

A total of nine restaurants from Bangkok made it to the list.

Why retailers integrate technology in their operations

This includes virtual and augmented reality, and data analytics, amongst others.

H&M outperforms over 40 fashion brands in emissions reductions

The company scored a B- in Stand.earth’s 2023 Fossil Free Fashion scorecard. 

Over two-thirds of largest fashion firms score low in sustainability

Only H&M scored high in the Fossil Free Fashion scorecard. 

Where do consumers spend the majority of their budget?

Nearly half of the consumers shop the omnichannel.

APAC e-commerce sales down by nearly 3% YoY 

E-commerce sales growth has slowed down globally.

Apparel, accessories sector rebounds in FY2021

The sector’s total revenue was up 31.3% YoY.

60 APAC firms amongst Top 250 Global retailers: Deloitte

China’s JD.com is the top retailer in the region, ranking 7th globally.

L’Oreal invests in biotech for sustainable beauty

This is to include more plant-based ingredients in their beauty products. 

Zebra Technologies, Amazon, Microsoft emphasise focus on trust, data and technologies amidst changing shopping behaviours

Customers are now moving towards omnichannel shopping, but retailers must keep in mind that online and in-person shopping are not binary choices.

adidas’ Greater China market posts revenue decline

Its revenue from the market dropped by 36% in 2022.