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JD Logistics achieves a 70% growth in overseas orders during Black Friday

AI and automation helped propel sales for the China-based e-commerce channel.

JD Logistics achieves a 70% growth in overseas orders during Black Friday

AI and automation helped propel sales for the China-based e-commerce channel.

JD Worldwide launches feature to support beauty, skincare retailers

The platform will feature incentives for sellers of beauty and skincare items.

Malaysia’s Seibu opens first luxury Japanese department store

The new department store will feature 700 luxury brands, both local and international.

Around 1 in 2 Thai consumers delay or cancel purchase due to inflation

They are spending less on clothes and accessories, and on dining out.

What are the ‘biggest turn-offs’ for APAC luxury consumers?

Lack of transparency on sustainability efforts is the top reason.

Need for retailers to adopt sustainability is ‘very urgent’

Retailers face an urgent need to adopt sustainable practices, navigating consumer perceptions and innovative labeling systems.

How the “new normal” of global travel will impact the fashion industry

Tourism is expected to hit and even exceed pre-pandemic levels by 10% in 2024.

Shopee Malaysia achieves record-high 34 million hours of livestreaming and online selling in 2023

It also attained 3.5 billion instances of live engagement with local influencers and sellers.

Generative AI is the next creative path in fashion

Nearly $14.1b was invested into AI-focused startups.

Seven & i Holdings to buy Australian 7-11 franchise

There are 751 7-Eleven outlets in Australia.

Non-alcoholic beverages gain $83m from sports sponsorships

Rugby is the most lucrative market with $14.88m in revenue.

Foot Locker to enter the Indian market in 2024

Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion will license the brand for their respective platforms.

Lemaire enters South Korean luxury market

It will be the first flagship store outside of France.

Singapore retail job postings up 9.2% ahead of festive season

Job seekers in the retail sector also rose by 7.6%.