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Alibaba names Wu Zeming as CTO in management reshuffle

He succeeded Li Cheng in the post immediately.

Hong Kong retail market momentum depends on full border reopening

Retail sales for the first nine months slightly dipped by 1.3% YoY.

Online shoppers in India to grow up to 450 million by 2027

Currently, there are 200 million to 230 million. 

Malaysia outperforms business expectations in past 12 months: Shopee

More than 145,ooo stores achieved a 25% growth in sales. 

Nearly 45% of consumers shop online for cheaper options

This was driven by uncertainties in the current economic condition.

Australian make-up sector to grow 4.6% annually to 2026: GlobalData

The Australian per capita expenditure on make-up reached $15.2 in 2021.

Why consumers are spending less on promotional events

The discount they get do not match their expectations.

Luxury market’s last quarter growth hinges on China’s reopening

It will also be boosted by consumer confidence in Europe and America.

Around 6 in 10 AMEA consumers expect sustainability in online shopping

They are interested in sustainability as much as they are in delivery speed.

Around 7 in 10 SEA consumers wait for online sale seasons

The “deal-hunting” behaviour can be seen more in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Have a holly jolly holiday!

Retail Asia will be back on 9 January 2023. 

Carousell cuts 10% of total headcount

A total of 110 roles were laid off.

South Korean retailers offer low-price cakes ahead of Christmas

Some are providing discount benefits for pre-orders.