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Maersk, IBM to form JV applying blockchain to digitise supply chains
TRANSPORT and logistics company Maersk and technology company IBM announced in January their intent to establish a joint venture (JV) to provide more efficient and secure methods for conducting global trade using blockchain technology.
Maersk, IBM to form JV applying blockchain to digitise supply chains
TRANSPORT and logistics company Maersk and technology company IBM announced in January their intent to establish a joint venture (JV) to provide more efficient and secure methods for conducting global trade using blockchain technology.
Reimagining the resale market
Associated with a myriad of terms — “second-hand”, “pre-owned”, “pre-loved”, “thrifting”, “reverse marketplace” and most recently, “recommerce” — the resale industry is steadily gaining acceptance and popularity in Asia for various reasons favoured by today’s shoppers. Muneerah Bee finds out why recommerce has a strong potential to be more than a buzz word in retail and why it is thriving in the online sphere.
Lights will guide you home and around the store too
Bricks-and-mortar retailers are coming apart brick by solid brick, as they continue to succumb to the compounding pressure from e-commerce retailers.
Faire Leather Co. raises over S$406,000 to become most-funded Kickstarter campaign in Singapore
Singapore-based leather company Faire Leather Co. has surpassed its initial target of S$50,000 (US$38,151) to achieve over S$406,000 by the end of its crowdfunding campaign not too long ago. This reportedly places Faire Leather Co. as the highest funded Kickstarter project initiated out of Singapore to date.
ShipStation e-book offers tips on branded shipping for e-tailers
Web-based e-commerce shipping solution provider ShipStation recently launched a free e-book, titled Brand Your Shipping: How to Overcome the Brand Dead Zone.
Diebold Nixdorf AllConnect Services accelerate physical shopping
American financial security and services corporation Diebold Nixdorf has launched Diebold Nixdorf AllConnect Services, an offering that provides retailers and financial institutions the capabilities and technology needed to make physical distribution channels as agile, integrated, efficient and differentiated as their digital counterparts.
Global Treasure Bank issues its first bank cards in Myanmar
Global Treasure Bank (GTB) has launched its first set of bank cards in partnership with the global payments brand, UnionPay.
Shining a light on women-owned businesses
Retail businesses that are owned and operated by women have an option to distinguish their products to inform shoppers that the goods are made or supplied by a woman-owned business.
Carousell introduces new category to offer financial products
MoneySmart, Singapore’s personal finance comparison website, recently announced a strategic partnership with mobile classifieds app Carousell to reach out to the next generation of mobile-first consumers.
Papa John's opens first restaurant in Kyrgyzstan
American restaurant franchise company Papa John’s International continues its expansion into Central Asia with the announcement of the first Papa John’s restaurant in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyzstan Papa John’s is located in Bishkek and opened its doors on February 8, 2018.
New carrier mapping tool gives retailers instant access to carrier routes, services
Delivery management technology provider MetaPack recently introduced a new service for retailers and brands with the launch of its MetaPack Carrier Mapping tool. This service sees the publishing of MetaPack’s comprehensive carrier label library.
Diebold Nixdorf names Gerrard Schmid as president and CEO
American financial security and services corporation Diebold Nixdorf recently announced Gerrard Schmid as its president and chief executive officer (CEO). He also joins the Diebold Nixdorf Board of Directors.
Annual growth of global smartphone market will shrink to 2.8%: report
The growth momentum in global smartphone market will remain weak in 2018 due to lower demand and less replacement purchases, said global market intelligence provider TrendForce.
Simon Property Group announces amended and extended revolving credit facility
American commercial real estate company Simon Property Group recently announced it has amended and extended its US$3.5 billion unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility.
Shopmatic joins hands with the Asia-Pacific MSME Trade Coalition
Singapore-based e-commerce company Shopmatic has announced its strategic partnership with the Asia-Pacific MSME Trade Coalition (AMTC), a working committee of the Asia Business Trade Association (ABTA). The association is aimed at extending Shopmatic’s e-commerce offerings and technological capabilities to more micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in various high-potential markets across the region through AMTC, enabling them to build, launch, manage and scale their online presence in a seamless and hassle-free manner.
ShopBack searching for Singapore's biggest online shopaholic
E-commerce start-up ShopBack is teaming up with online social networking service LinkedIn to hunt for its Chief Shopping Officer.
Giant offers fortune telling for the year of the dog
Hypermarket chain Giant Singapore has launched a series of exciting activities this Lunar New Year to usher in good luck and prosperity.
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Siam Piwat Group’s digital chief touts AI’s transformative power in boosting customer value, personalisation, and brand trust.
Siam Piwat Group’s digital chief touts AI’s transformative power in boosting customer value, personalisation, and brand trust.
