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Rising customers from smaller towns boost India e-retail market

Social commerce could potentially democratise e-retail in smaller towns.

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Rising customers from smaller towns boost India e-retail market

Social commerce could potentially democratise e-retail in smaller towns.

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Asia Pacific and Australasia to lead e-commerce charge in 2025

Euromonitor expects e-commerce growth to continue even after the pandemic subsides.

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Stable mall supply volume to keep Chengdu’s vacancy rate falling

Renewal and upgrade will be the main focus of malls in traditional urban areas.

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Apparel resale gains greater traction amongst APAC consumers

At least a tenth of shoppers is buying second-hand apparel more than usual.

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Delta variant threatens retail sales growth potential in China

Consumer confidence will not take a hit, but offline stores might become less attractive.

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Shenzhen’s prime retail property enjoys growing leasing demand

Two new shopping centres, with a GFA of 555,000 sqm, are scheduled for debut.

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Taiwan to enjoy retail recovery by end-2021

Not even the spike in COVID-19 cases in May tempered consumer confidence.

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Philippines to achieve retail recovery by 2022

Household spending is expected to remain behind pre-pandemic levels for 2021.

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APAC’s online retail sales rise amidst growing health concerns

However, customers have become slightly less concerned about visiting stores.

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

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

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Omnichannel retailers best placed to survive in India: report

High fixed spending and the lack of seasonal cash inflow are threatening retailers.

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Japan’s retailers take hit from Olympics’ overseas spectator ban

The industry invested heavily in the buildup to the Olympics, expecting a sales boost.

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Home deliveries drive India’s foodservice sector

The sector is expected to witness new formats such as cloud kitchens.

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Pressures remain for Indonesia’s hypermarkets despite Giant closure

The market is facing competition from mini-markets and traditional groceries.

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

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

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How APAC’s luxury retailers can leverage China’s early recovery

Brands are urged to collaborate with marketplaces to boost digital engagement.

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Membership-only wholesale stores emerge in China

Costco’s market entry in 2019 drew the attention of local retailers.

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