E-commerce

SHEIN launches sustainability plans in evoluSHEIN roadmap 

The Roadmap outlined nine key priorities under three pillars–People, Planet, and Process. 

SHEIN launches sustainability plans in evoluSHEIN roadmap 

The Roadmap outlined nine key priorities under three pillars–People, Planet, and Process. 

Amazon raises western Australia footprint by 60%

The company will be opening a new fulfilment centre to meet growing customer demand. 

Lazada launches AI chatbot LazzieChat in Southeast Asia

The service is currently available in Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. 

Philippine retail shows recovery and embraces omni-channel strategies

The Philippine Retail Association says 113 million population assures industry growth in the short to medium term.

Shopping campaigns may be a key to saving amidst rising prices

Shopee reported its users saved US$1.7b on groceries and essentials in 2022. 

Meituan launches food delivery brand KeeTa in Hong Kong

It is initially launched in Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui,

ZALORA expands regional fulfilment hub in Malaysia

With a 50% expansion, it increased its capacity to house 7 million items. 

Apple opens online store in Vietnam

Customers can personalise their shopping and avail of retail services online.

Around 4 in 5 Singaporeans still shop for groceries online post-pandemic

Trustworthiness was amongst the factors for shopping for groceries online.

Mobile wallets gradually displaces traditional payments in India: report

Payments through mobile wallets are expected to rise by 23.9% annually until 2027. 

SHEIN opens EMEA headquarters in Dublin City

The company plans to host around 30 pop-ups around EMEA in 2023. 

JD.com CEO steps down

Lei Xu will be replaced by CFO Sandy Ran Xu.

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.

APAC consumers seek sensory adventures and physical experiences: study

WGSN’s Asia Shopper Forecast 2023 dives into shopper profiles and their desires.

Indonesia, Phl struggle to keep up with Southeast Asia’s cashless drive

Zalora reports growth of digital payments to 81.20% in 2022, as connectivity and digitisation fueled hyperconsumerism in the region.