APAC

A.S. Watson Group intertwines beauty with innovation and sustainability

The Group wins big at the Retail Asia Awards 2022, taking home eight awards at regional and local levels.

The Penshoppe Group recognised as Domestic E-Tailer of the Year in the Philippines

It was awarded for its customer-centric digital innovations for retail.

Driving omnichannel growth and commercial success for beauty brands In Asia Pacific

Beauty omni-distribution platform, LUXASIA, wins at Retail Asia Awards 2022.

Outstanding retailers and retail initiatives recognised at the Retail Asia Awards 2022

The winners have demonstrated significant success for the past years.

FedEx, eBay partner to boost APAC e-commerce market

eBay sellers in the region can get competitive discount rates.

Six in 10 consumers in East Asia worry about climate change

Sustainability is a key focus in the region, Euromonitor International.

Retailers eye using recycled plastic, sustainable materials in products

Some companies in the personal care sector are offering re-fillable options

More brands to pierce through the Metaverse madness in 2022: report

This comes as brands explore avenues of digital personalisation.

Ultra-fast, same day delivery on the rise for e-commerce

However, the trend might slow down due to inflationary pressures, Fitch said.

East Asia makes up over 80% of Asia’s retail sales: report

This was in part driven by the e-commerce boom in the region.

Cybersecurity revenues from consumer goods sector to reach $6.5b by 2025

This is due to the rise in digitalisation in their operations.

JD launches Joybuy platform in 110 countries

It seeks to link Southeast Asian and North American merchants with Chinese factories.

Retail sales in Asia’s department stores to climb by 2% annually until 2026

This will follow a “remarkable” rebound of 23% in 2021. 

Grocery sales to grow 4% in next 4 years: report

Retail sales in grocery grew 6% in 2021.