E-commerce

Alibaba group net income soars over 130% in December quarter

This is despite softer demand as well as supply chain and logistics disruptions. 

Tmall launches perfume advising services

Nearly 200 customers tried out the service on its launch.

What millennials and Gen Zs spend on most

ZALORA finds younger consumers are becoming more interested in sports-related products. 

E-commerce trends brands need to keep an eye on

Two in three shoppers in Singapore browse online platforms daily. 

What mode of payment Filipino buyers prefer most

Cards were used in over half of the e-commerce transactions in 2022. 

Redbubble faces inflation-led headwinds despite cost-cutting

Investors have turned bearish because of changes in consumer behaviour.

Deliveroo invests in upskilling riders

It allotted over $100,000 to provide upskilling opportunities to the riders.

Amazon plans hiring persons with disabilities in Singapore

It aims to employ 15% of its associates in operation networks from persons with disabilities.

India-based Zomato ends Philippine operations

The company said it will still continue operating in India and the United Arab Emirates.

Daraz to reduce employees by 11%

The company has to refocus its business following the challenges in the past 12 months.

These are the most used mobile shopping apps

This is based on the global active users between January and December 2022.

Millennials are more likely to engage with brands for product changes

55% would want to influence product innovation, Euromonitor found. 

Which markets have the most weekly online shoppers

The global average of internet users who buy online weekly is 57.8%.

Add to cart: travellers now have a shopping basket for travel bookings

Agoda will give a seamless, one-stop travel booking experience. 

BillEase, Alipay+ partner to enable Filipino consumers to shop online globally

BillEase is the first BNPL firm in the Philippines to partner with Alipay+.