E-commerce
China’s e-commerce giants launches Earth Day initiatives
Alibaba has made public its nine green patents, while JD launched a carbon reduction campaign.
China’s e-commerce giants launches Earth Day initiatives
Alibaba has made public its nine green patents, while JD launched a carbon reduction campaign.
Bulgari launches tailor-made digital store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion
Alibaba and Bulgari joined forces in customizing the store’s interface.
CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide
The store allows purchases from visitors to Hainan as early as 30 days before departure.
Weekly News Wrap: Tata rolls out new e-commerce app; Flipkart raises IPO valuation target to $60-70b
And India’s antitrust body probes Zomato and Swiggy over alleged breaching neutrality rules.
Alibaba to add 3,000 workers in Shanghai
Its food delivery platform will dispatch 600 couriers from other cities.
‘Bargain hunting’ behaviour drives SEA consumers’ online purchase
Around 7 in 10 think online shopping saves money.
Tata Digital launches super-app Tata Neu
It aims to provide an omnichannel experience for Indian consumers.
Foodpanda dedicates $35m to support communities, MSMEs in 2021
The platform has also committed funds in upskilling its delivery riders.
Tory Burch opens new store on JD’s platform
Three styles of its Kira bag in denim were first released in this store.
Una Brands, KlickBrands commit US$100m to South Korea’s e-commerce market
This could benefit profitable e-commerce brands in health, K-beauty, baby, and pets amongst others.
Around 9 in 10 S’poreans shop more online: report
A total of 70% of shoppers consider online shopping as indispensable from their daily life.
Around 7 in 10 Southeast Asian consumers see online shopping as “integral” part of life
The study also found that 60% welcomed online shopping in the last two years.
Shopback offers new cashless payment feature in Singapore
Shopback Pay was soft-launched in January.
Rakuten, Seiyu collaborate on digital marketing initiatives
Rakuten Point Cards will be usable in all Seiyu stores starting 26 April.
JD.com, Sinopec Anhui tie up for supply chain services
Sinopec’s 1,400 Easy Joy stores will be turned into JD’s pick-up stations.
Sa Sa International launches on foodpanda mall in Hong Kong
The service will initially be piloted at 20 stores in the city.
Central Food Retail, Zipmex to launch Southeast Asia’s first digital supermarket
This forms part of Central Retail’s strategy to drive innovation, under the CRC Retailligence.