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3PL and e-commerce drive demand for logistics facilities
GLP announced in April it has signed 2.8 million square feet (sqf) of new leases globally over the past three months.
3PL and e-commerce drive demand for logistics facilities
GLP announced in April it has signed 2.8 million square feet (sqf) of new leases globally over the past three months.
Philips Lighting introduces chatbot for online purchases
Philips Lighting has launched a chatbot on their Facebook page in Singapore, allowing users to buy the brand’s suite of consumer products conversationally through Facebook’s messenger platform.
Retailers likely to synergise physical and online platforms: study
The on-going rise of online shopping will further build momentum for an omni-channel retail format, according to the 2017 Retail Vision Study by Zebra Technologies.
PayPal and Visa to push digital and mobile payments in Asia
PayPal and Visa have extended their U.S. partnership in Asia Pacific that will see them work together to accelerate the adoption of secure, reliable and convenient digital and mobile payments for consumers and merchants in the region.
Retailers initiate partnerships to meet fulfilment needs
Two furniture retailers — Singapore-based e-tailer Castlery and Japan’s largest home furnishing chain, Nitori Holdings Group — have initiated partnerships with a technology provider and logistics solutions provider, respectively, in order to meet their own fulfilment needs and to create potential to grow their customers.
Fundamental requirements of seamless retailing
Six months on from Diebold acquiring Wincor Nixdorf, Lester J Wan talks to Andrew Phay, regional vice-president, Retail Segment – Asia-Pacific, Diebold Nixdorf, on the developments that have been taking place within the company so far, as well as Diebold Nixdorf’s newest product and solution offerings.
Data: This time it's personal
A KPMG survey finds that consumers are becoming more concerned about companies collecting their data, and their fears are not confined to just identity theft and fraud.
Amazon‘s US operations continue expansion
Since the start of 2017, Amazon.com, Inc said it has continued to expand its US operations, especially in terms of fulfilment. So far, it has already announced that it will be opening several new fulfilment centres in Jacksonville, Maryland, Colorado, California and Texas, and an air cargo hub in Kentucky.
The way forward for commerce: Personalisation and contextualisation
With the growing expectations of consumers, it is now more critical than ever for retailers to be aware of the opportunities that arise and to fully utilise them to their advantage.
Next-gen warehousing in omni-channel age
Redefining the e-commerce industry ...
Interest in hot & spicy foods continues to rise
In the latest update of the Kalsec HeatSync Heat Index, global new product introductions with hot and spicy ingredients increased for a ninth straight year, showing a consistent, growing consumer interest in hot and spicy foods.
SPRING Singapore Call-For-Collaboration on self-checkout & cash management
Spring Singapore is conducting a Call-For-Collaboration (CFC) on a self-checkout and cash management solution for the retail sector.
Campbell's outlines 4 growth platforms in next decade
The Campbell Soup Company President & Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison and Senior Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro provided an overview of the company’s strategic direction during the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference on Feb 22.
H&M Enterprise Agreement BOOTed Out
After a lengthy application process, fashion retailer H&M has had its proposed national enterprise agreement rejected by the US Fair Work Commission (FWC) after failing to pass the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT).
US retail sales higher than forecast
According to a report by Bloomberg, US retail sales rose more than forecast in January, in a broad-based advance. The 0.4% January advance followed a 1% gain in the month before, that was larger than previously reported based on a recent US Commerce Department report.
A revolution in the whole value chain
Lester J Wan speaks to Prashant Dadlani, CEO of blu, a retail logistics and fulfilment provider in Singapore, to find out more about how the company is transforming retail logistics in the republic.
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