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More than just eye candy

Technology has been changing the way retailers do everything, including visual merchandising. But is it enough to appeal to today’s shoppers? Muneerah Bee takes a peek at how this area is evolving in the industry.

80% of retailers consider personalised, real-time marketing automation a driver of profitability

Artificial intelligence-enabled solutions provider Symphony RetailAI recently announced the findings of its Marketing 360: Personalising the Path to Purchase survey. The report explores the current state of personalised marketing in fast-moving consumer goods in the US and the value of AI-enabled real-time marketing automation for driving profitability and customer retention.

European producers to introduce their products to South-east Asia market

Over 40 European organic food and beverage producers from 14 different European Union (EU) member states will be on a week-long business mission to Singapore from 15 to 17 May 2018. They will introduce their products – all of which are EU Organic certified – to the South-east Asia market.

DB Schenker builds second logistics centre in Dubai

Supply chain management and logistics solutions provider DB Schenker will build its second logistics centre in Dubai, located next to world's largest airport.

Navicat Monitor now available on Alibaba Cloud marketplace

Software provider PremiumSoft recently announced its partnership with Alibaba Cloud and its latest product – Navicat Monitor is now available on the Alibaba Cloud marketplace.

Timberland Wardrobe Values survey uncovers consumer eco-fashion behaviours

Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland shines a spotlight on what consumers value most when it comes to “going green” with their wardrobe.

Macy's honours Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

This May, American department store chain Macy’s is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the US with a host of events honouring the rich traditions and cultural impact of the Asian Pacific community there.

Visa welcomes new country manager for Singapore and Brunei

Financial services company Visa recently announced the appointment of Kunal Chatterjee as country manager for Singapore and Brunei.

Lazada's birthday sale reveals Singaporeans are spontaneous shoppers

On the first day of Lazada’s birthday sale, 24 April, traffic to the online marketplace surged and it saw a ten-fold spike in orders in comparison to a regular day.

ShippingEasy integrates with online marketplace Bonanza

Cloud-based shipping platform ShippingEasy has integrated with Bonanza, a fast-growing online marketplace of approximately 28 million items that empowers entrepreneurs to create a sustainable online business.

7-Eleven portfolio offered for sale in Singapore

A portfolio of 13 prime Housing and Development Board (HDB) shophouses and a 999-year retail shop at Peninsula Plaza is up for sale in Singapore, announced professional services and investment management firm JLL on behalf of Dairy Farm Singapore.

What is New Retail?

“New Retail is not just a concept or trend, it is the new reality," Lim Ming Yan, president and group CEO of CapitaLand Group declared at the New Retail: New Concept, or New Trend panel at Bo’ao Forum For Asia (BFA) 2018 recently.

The luxury mobile shopper emerges in Asia

Shoppers in emerging economies such as China and India are seeking a more luxury, personalised shopping service on their mobile and many Asia-Pacific shoppers are even willing to pay more for a product or service if the mobile shopping experience is better. This is according to new research from Worldpay.

Earth Day 2018 aims to end plastic pollution

Earth Day Network, the organisation that leads Earth Day worldwide, said Earth Day 2018 (which falls on April 22) will focus on mobilising the world to End Plastic Pollution.

Over 50% of commercial drone flights to be flown autonomously by 2022

THE commercial unmanned aerial services (UAS) market is experiencing a steady economic expansion due to disruptive innovations such as autonomous platforms, transitional drones and hybrid propulsion, according to a new analysis.

E-commerce is dead, long live digital commerce: Accenture

Technology has changed the face of retail, shifting the power from brands to consumers who are well informed and have more options. Management consulting firm Accenture highlights how it has shaken up the marketplace, allowing the most determined competitors to emerge as the new leaders.