E-commerce

Slower growth in sight for China’s e-tailing sector

However, intensifying competition may prompt players to seek out new growth engines.

Slower growth in sight for China’s e-tailing sector

However, intensifying competition may prompt players to seek out new growth engines.

Daraz leads in e-commerce by prioritising customers’ and sellers’ needs

Innovations include a premium shopping channel and a stimulus programme.    

Here are the winners in the Retail Asia Awards 2021

Winners were awarded via digital award presentations on 12-16 July.

Lazada launches e-commerce competition for Singapore undergrads

Singapore undergraduate teams will compete for $8,000 and an internship with Lazada.

South Korea’s food companies ramp up online direct sales

CJ Cheiljedang and Hy saw a sales surge from their direct sales initiatives.

Dada Group customizes Intra-City Delivery service for merchants

It now offers long-distance delivery services for LBX Pharmacy.

Philippines-based Wilcon Depot launches online store

Items can be delivered, or picked up at the nearest store.

Alibaba invests $1b for cloud investment across APAC

It will launch data centres in the Philippines and Indonesia.

South Korea’s TV commerce firms foray into live broadcast

The country’s live commerce market has been growing at a rapid pace.

Shinsegae-led consortium wins eBay Korea bidding

This will mark the largest M&A deal in the country in H2 2021.

Coupang expands to Japan with SoftBank backing

It is testing its delivery service in selected locations in Tokyo.

E-commerce retailing formats proliferate in APAC’s retailing industry

Social media, digitalisation, and technology are strong growth drivers for retailers in the region.

South Korea’s e-commerce firms ramp up OTT patforms

Coupang and Naver are looking to keep customers active on the platform.

Shinsegae and Lotte bid for eBay Korea buyout

SK Telecom and MBK Partners reportedly dropped out of the race.

JD rolls out delivery robots in Guangzhou

The first robots will be sent to 14 residential compounds in Liwan District.