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Alibaba’s used goods trading app hits 100 million monthly users

More than 1 billion products are listed on Idle Fish every year.

Victoria’s Secret launches on JD’s platform

It launched in time to prepare for Chinese Valentine’s Day on 14 August.

JD’s Seven Fresh opens new Chengdu store

It plans to open its next store in the city in September.

7-Eleven opens store in Seoul for testing tech solutions

The store will run a facial recognition-based entry management and payment system.

South Korea’s Myeongdong shopping district suffers rising store closures

The vacancy rate in South Korea reached 6.5% for small shops in South Korea.

Uniqlo to launch its first flagship in Beijing in November

The store will have China’s first “StyleHint” social retail experience.

Valentino Beauty opens 1st boutique in Hong Kong

It is located in Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui.

How can malls, retailers improve waste management?

Lendlease and WWF-Singapore recommend using technology and encouraging wider participation of customers and tenants. 

BNPL continues to gain traction with Square’s $29b acquisition of Afterpay

Afterpay accounts for 7.7% of Australia’s e-commerce market.

7 in 10 SEA online sellers expect growth in 3Q

52% of the 750 sellers surveyed experienced growth in H1.

Shinsegae’s vice chair on a roll with M&A

The company has recently bought an additional 17.5% stake in Starbucks Korea.

Alibaba’s Tmall hosts fashion event featuring ‘hanfu’

Livestreamer Austin Li appeared in the event in full traditional Chinese costume.

JD launches its biggest exhibit in ChinaJoy 2021

It is also upgrading its Esports platform.