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Tokopedia expands delivery promise Same Day Delivery

Mei Ling Tan June 27, 2019

Indonesian e-commerce company Tokopedia is expanding its one-day delivery guarantee to almost all of its products as it prepares to battle Amazon and other foreign rivals. Backed by Alibaba Group…

Kiehl’s pop up opens at Sha Tin, using AR to engage

Mei Ling Tan June 27, 2019

A Kiehl’s pop up at Sha Tin features an AR gaming app to engage with shoppers. The beauty products retailer’s short-term store at the New Town Plaza in Sha Tin…

Whittard of Chelsea launched in Taiwan

Mei Ling Tan June 27, 2019

Fine beverages retailer Whittard of Chelsea has partnered with Ruentex Group to launch its first stores in Taiwan. The new venues, located in Breeze Nanshan department store and Mitsui Mall…

Futuristic Ikea robotic furniture debuting in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan June 27, 2019

Ikea has developed a robotic furniture suite in collaboration with American start-up Ori that is set for roll-out first in Hong Kong. The Rognan furniture platform includes several items, including…

Skin-care scammers fined $40,000 for online bait advertising

Mei Ling Tan June 27, 2019

A skin care product supplier was fined HK$40,000 yesterday at Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts after being convicted of online bait advertising, in contravention of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (TDO). Hong…

Expedia, Booking.com warn AirAsia of turbulence in online travel plan

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Online travel giants Expedia and Booking.com are warning that budget airline pioneer, AirAsia Group, risks being destabilized by ambitious plans to become the “Amazon of travel”. AirAsia, which already offers limited…

The space where purchasing decisions are made, Fitting Rooms

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Why do customers walk into a fitting room when they are in a retail space? The answer is logical: because they have found a piece of clothing they like –…

Huawei insists global smartphone production levels are as Expected

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

There’s been much ado about Huawei’s tough road ahead as key US partners and major parts suppliers are prepared to turn their backs on the world’s second-largest smartphone vendor at the end of a…

Mecca to open its biggest store ever

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Beauty retailer Mecca is opening its biggest store yet at Westfield Parramatta on Friday, June 7. The 500sqm store brings the retailer’s Maxima and Cosmetica concepts together and offers over…

Piaggio India Launches Vespa Urban Club 125 In India

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Piaggio India has announced the launch of its new 125 cc scooter range, the Vespa Urban Club. Priced at ₹ 73,733, the new Urban Club 125 is currently the of…

Owndays Hong Kong to launches on The Island

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Japanese eyewear brand Owndays is set to open its first two stores on Hong Kong Island within the next two months. The Owndays Hong Kong business is operated in partnership…

Volvo Cars Partners With POC To Develop Safer Helmets For Cyclists

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Volvo Cars are one of the pioneers in the development of safer modern cars and the Swedish carmaker is now coming up with something innovative to take the safety quotient…

Facebook launches new Avatar feature for News Feed and Messenger

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Facebook is desperately trying to keep up with the competition by launching alternatives to some of the nifty features that other social network giants offer to their users. Facebook Avatar…

Leather bag sales decline due to Activewear Offerings

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

For the second year in a row, leather bag sales have declined and nylon and other fabric options are now driving significant growth for the US women’s bag market, according…

Lower tourist spend hits Tiffany & Co sales

Mei Ling Tan June 26, 2019

Tiffany & Co sales were hit by what CEO Alessando Bogliolo described as “dramatically lower worldwide spending attributed to foreign tourists” during the first quarter. Globally, sales fell by 3…

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Tokopedia expands delivery promise Same Day Delivery

Kiehl’s pop up opens at Sha Tin, using AR to engage

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Futuristic Ikea robotic furniture debuting in Hong Kong

Skin-care scammers fined $40,000 for online bait advertising

Expedia, Booking.com warn AirAsia of turbulence in online travel plan

The space where purchasing decisions are made, Fitting Rooms

Huawei insists global smartphone production levels are as Expected

Mecca to open its biggest store ever

Piaggio India Launches Vespa Urban Club 125 In India

Owndays Hong Kong to launches on The Island

Volvo Cars Partners With POC To Develop Safer Helmets For Cyclists

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Leather bag sales decline due to Activewear Offerings

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