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Three in four shoppers tighten budgets amidst higher prices

Consumers will likely switch to e-commerce for better and cheaper deals.

Three in four shoppers tighten budgets amidst higher prices

Consumers will likely switch to e-commerce for better and cheaper deals.

Over 40% of consumers are not willing to pay extra for green products

This challenges retailers to close the prices of sustainable products to conventional brands.

In-game sales could climb by 23% in 2024: report

This comes as more consumers play immersive video games online.

Robinsons Retail completes BPI buy-in deal

The company purchased 200 million shares of the bank. 

Shopee ends Poland operations

Orders placed before 13 January 12 a.m., will still be processed.

UNIQLO Japan’s operating profit drops by 5.6%

Its operating profit stood at JPY39.4b in the first quarter of FY2023.

Fast Retailing Q1 profit contracts 9.1% in FY2023

This is despite a 14.2YoY revenue growth.

LVMH appoints new Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior Couture CEOs

Their appointment will be effective on 1 February.

Carlyle buys majority take in India-based skincare, beauty firm

It will support the business growth and brand building of VLCC.

Korea’s internet firm Naver acquires Poshmark

They plan to establish a global player in the online fashion re-commerce market.

Reliance Retail Ventures unit acquires 50% stake in beverage firm

The remaining stake in SHBPL will still be owned by the Hajoori Family.

Market Kurly operator postpones planned IPO

The company plans to push through with public listing ‘at an optimal moment.’

South Korea's department stores reduce VIP benefits

Analysts said VIP customers surged amidst a spike in luxury consumption.

L’Oréal invests in micro-printing startup

The company developed the L’Oreal Brow Magic with Prinker Korea.

Around 3 in 5 Malaysian e-commerce sellers optimistic for 2023

Sellers in the health and beauty category are the most optimistic.