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Central Retail opens $35.2m Robinson Lifestyle, Department Store in Phuket

Its first phase opened on 20 September, whilst full service is expected by year-end.

Global e-commerce market to reach $9.3t by 2027

E-commerce transactions already hit $5.9t in 2022.

L’Oréal invests in China-based biotech company

This partnership will allow L’Oréal to solve the incompatibility and instability of raw materials.

Retailers need to leverage AI to enhance operational efficiency

As AI positively impacts industry with tailored offerings and streamlined processes, BCG’s Jason Moy warns retailers against late adoption of new tech.

SHEIN partners with SingPost for delivery in Singapore

Consumers may also have their parcels delivered to their letterboxes.

Megaworld to launch Finland’s SuperPark in the Philippines

The first activity park will open in Eastwood City and will be followed by another in McKinley Hill.

E-commerce drives fastest growing retailers in Asia Pacific

Digitalization and focus on experiential retail are among the main factors.

JD.com launches Green Impact Partners Alliance

Its inaugural partners include FMCG brands Breeze, OMO, and BABO.

Majority of SG consumers want to shop more online

They are giving premium to loyalty programmes and convenience as reasons to shop online.

Around 3 in 5 APAC consumers prefer shopping online

Free delivery, and coupons and discounts were amongst the top purchase drivers.

When nostalgia hits: APAC F&B brands bank on ‘throwback marketing’

About 3 in 5 consumers are influenced by how familiar products and services feel.

Alternative payment dominates India’s e-commerce market

The method accounts for almost 60% of the country’s e-commerce transactions.

DFS to open 7-star luxury retail, entertainment destination in China

It is projected to see around 16 million visitors per year by 2030.