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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.

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.

Pop-up retail event spotlights the best Hong Kong designers

FASHIONALLY.com, a website dedicated to the promotion of Hong Kong fashion, will organise an "unprecedented" retail event at PMQ mall starting from April 27. Titled 23 Senses, it will be held over the following three weeks to introduce to the public some of Hong Kong’s finest designers, including familiar names as well as newly launched labels.

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.

Subscribing to a growing retail trend

More than just a buzzword, the subscription e-commerce market in Asia has been growing in the last few years. Muneerah Bee had a quick chat with Jen Li, co-founder, CubeCrate Malaysia to get her views on the matter.

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.

Keeping data safe during online transactions

With growing digitisation and greater privacy laws on the horizon, data protection is going to be more important than ever for e-commerce businesses. Muneerah Bee finds out how retailers can stay ahead of cyber attackers.