APAC

Lower price is key driver for cross-border purchases

Other reasons for cross-border transactions are better product quality, amongst others.

Lower price is key driver for cross-border purchases

Other reasons for cross-border transactions are better product quality, amongst others.

SEA consumers spend less but invest on new needs: report

Respondents see unstable economy and high cost of living as reasons to spend less.

South Korea’s KREAM acquires SNKRDUNK operator SODA

Integration of both fashion e-commerce platforms companies will dominate the APAC region.

Global e-commerce market to reach $9.3t by 2027

E-commerce transactions already hit $5.9t in 2022.

Why APAC consumers make impulse purchases

Sales or deals, and “mood-boosting” items compel consumers to buy.

Around 3 in 5 APAC consumers prefer shopping online

Free delivery, and coupons and discounts were amongst the top purchase drivers.

When nostalgia hits: APAC F&B brands bank on ‘throwback marketing’

About 3 in 5 consumers are influenced by how familiar products and services feel.

Shiseido launches Inner Beauty Business

The company will launch the Shiseido Beauty Wellness brand in February 2024.

What consumers prioritise in premium haircare products purchase

This includes the ingredients, price, and personalised experience, amongst others.

L’Oréal names China CEO, North Asia Zone president

Vincent Boinay’s appointment will be effective in February 2024.

SHEIN invests $85m more under evoluSHEIN Roadmap

The additional fund will support its efforts for community empowerment globally.

Former Starbucks CEO retires from board

Howard Schultz stepped down as CEO in March.

TikTok Shop launches in US

There are over 150 million TikTok users in the market.

Alibaba is APAC’s top e-commerce player

The top three leading e-commerce firms in the region were from China.

Here are the top 10 fastest-growing APAC retailers

Indonesia’s  GoTo Gojek Tokopedia PT and Singapore’s Sea Ltd. are taking the lead.

L’Oréal completes Aesop acquisition

It entered a deal with Natura &Co to purchase Aesop.