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China dominates with highest number of mall completions

Global pipeline of development drops as retailers try to strike a balance between bricks-and-mortar and e-commerce strategies.

China dominates with highest number of mall completions

Global pipeline of development drops as retailers try to strike a balance between bricks-and-mortar and e-commerce strategies.

Cybersecurity remains a crucial concern for retailers

It is important for companies to make cybersecurity a priority when applying the Internet of Things into their digital transformation strategies, such as customer experience or smart retail, said research and consulting company Frost & Sullivan.

Increase supply chain resilience to better meet demands

In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, food and grocery businesses can increase the resilience of their supply chains to better absorb shocks and risks.

Why the Muslim consumer market in Asia matters

In recent years, brands and retailers are increasingly paying attention to the Muslim consumer market in Asia. Muneerah Bee finds out some of the benefits of tapping this growing consumer segment and why it takes more than a ‘trust mark’ to cater to the significant Muslim populations in the region, especially those in South-east Asia. executive

The new era of experiential retail

The rise of e-commerce has changed the Singapore retail landscape significantly. Well-informed, with their fingers on the pulse of global trends, shoppers are more discerning in their expectations of a shopping experience. Retailers have to be innovative to constantly look to differentiate themselves in order to keep up in a fast-moving environment.

Price is a top factor for consumers when considering a purchase

Personalisation, price and fulfilment are key influencers on the path to purchase, according to the second annual Consumer Trends Report – 2017 Edition by Kibo.

Online sales in Malaysia increase during Ramadan and Hari Raya

In preparation for the upcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya festival celebrations, more Malaysian consumers will explore buying new items online, such as e-vouchers and groceries, in addition to shopping online solely for items such as clothing and electronics, according to online marketplace 11street.

European e-commerce platform Kooomo breaks into Asia

Irish-based cloud digital commerce platform Kooomo launched its offering in Asia via a strategic hub based in Singapore in April this year.

Hari Raya bazaar at Geylang Serai returns with over 1,000 stalls

The annual month-long shopping fiesta is back to delight local and international visitors at the Hari Raya bazaar at Geylang Serai.

Apple Orchard Road opens in Singapore

Tech giant Apple opened its first brick and mortar store in South-east Asia on May 27.

Haven launches new transportation management system

Technology company Haven recently announced the launch of Haven transportation management system (TMS), an end-to-end logistics management platform for managing large international supply chains.

New pop-up store to give Hong Kong fashion brands exposure

Online fashion communication hub Fashionally will set up a pop-up store from 8 to 21 June to promote local fashion brands at designer boutique Wagamama Playground in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong.

Bambora boosts fraud prevention in Australia and New Zealand

Nordic payment service provider (PSP) Bambora will support merchants in Australia and New Zealand with fraud management capabilities via ACI ReD Shield, part of the ACI UP eCommerce Payments solution.

Utilising field marketing to help FMCG brands grow

DKSH, a market expansion services provider, recently showcased a new smart technology deployed in Singapore’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail industry, which is used by field marketers across the modern trade retailers in Singapore, consisting supermarkets, hypermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores.

Yunda Express joins Goodman Changzhou Logistics Centre

International property group Goodman Group secured a lease with Yunda Express, an express delivery and third party logistics services provider in China, at its Goodman Changzhou Logistics Centre recently.

Diebold Nixdorf partners Kony to accelerate mobile transformation in retail and financial services

Diebold Nixdorf recently announced a strategic partnership with Kony, Inc. to offer white label mobile application solutions for financial institutions and retailers.

US and Europe SMEs ready to switch banks for offer of real-time payments

The majority of small and medium-sized (SMEs) business owners in the US and Europe would consider switching account providers for the offer of real-time payments, according to an online poll by YouGov, an international Internet-based market research firm, conducted on behalf of ACI Worldwide.