In Focus
Omnichannels account for nearly half of $15b Australian online sales
                                                                                 
                    
                    Social media, AI, low costs and out-of-home returns push consumers towards omnichannels.
                
                                
            Omnichannels account for nearly half of $15b Australian online sales
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            Social media, AI, low costs and out-of-home returns push consumers towards omnichannels.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Rise of minimarts compels large-format stores to rethink growth strategy
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Their focus should shift towards customer density instead of store scale.
                    
                                        
                    
                Foodservice is the next hot ticket for luxury maisons in Asia
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Over 30% of young respondents are seeking new experiences outside of brands.
                    
                                        
                    
                Three sub-sectors to drive HK's retail growth in 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                        PwC Hong Kong anticipates a 5% increase in retail sales.
                    
                                        
                    
                AEON Mall Indonesia lords over the shopping experience in suburban areas
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The fifth AEON mall opening in Deltamas City in March 2024 will be the largest in Southeast Asia.
                    
                                        
                    
                China’s luxury market up 12% YoY in 2023
                                                                                                 
                        
                        However, it has not yet fully recovered to 2021 levels.
                    
                                        
                    
                MST Golf redefines the golf retail landscape in Indonesia
                                                                                                 
                        
                        ERAL executive believes partnership will drive golfing lifestyle across Asia.
                    
                                        
                    
                Nearly half of Indian consumers want multifunctional benefits in food, drinks
                                                                                                 
                        
                        They seek products that will boost their energy and immunity, amongst other benefits.
                    
                                        
                    
                Shift to modern grocery consumption slows down
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This trend, however, is not observed in Malaysia and Thailand.
                    
                                        
                    
                Happy holidays!
                                                                                                 
                        
                        We will be back on 2 January.
                    
                                        
                    
                Nine trends to reshape Southeast Asia's e-commerce in 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Social media and AI-driven features will continue their trajectory in 2024.
                    
                                        
                    
                China’s FMCG sector sees ‘soft recovery’: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The sector saw a 1% growth in the first nine months of 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                How brands can balance the vast shopping experience
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Brands should consider various aspects including environmental, emotional, and transactional.
                    
                                        
                    
                Four shifts transforming Southeast Asia’s retail landscape
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The region is seeing the rise of minimarts, and artificial intelligence, amongst other trends.
                    
                                        
                    
                ACE Hardware Philippines stays 'Helpful' to remain competitive
                                                                                                 
                        
                        CEO Bernard Ong spoke about how vital a branding position is in ensuring retailers keep their relevance in the market.
                    
                                        
                    
                Consumers expect ‘delightful distractions’ in shopping
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Brands can rely on storytelling and creative messaging to spark consumers’ joy.
                    
                                        
                    
                ‘Buy online, pick up anywhere’ gains traction from retailers, consumers
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Security and convenience concerns drive the need for pick-up options.