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.
Coupang launches $195m distribution centre in Busan
It is expected to be completed by 2024.
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.
Foodpanda’s pandamart records whopping 250% surge in fresh produce orders
Grocery goods orders grew by 160%.