Category: Research

Retail Asia08/06/2018
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Consumer spend on digital commerce will reach US$14.7 trillion by 2022, up by 60 per cent on last year, according to Juniper Research. Its new report Digital Commerce: Key Trends, Sectors & Forecasts 2018-2022, found that the largest global contributor to payments was currently QR code-based offline purchases for physical goods, which now account for one-third […]

Retail Asia28/05/2018
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AmBank Research (AmResearch) which projects the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita recede by 0.007% with every 1% gain in public debt and debt service, also foresees a near-term volatility in the local and global equity markets, thanks to noises from the domestic and international front. “From our analysis, we found an inverse and significant […]

Retail Asia24/05/2018
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The definition of shoplifting is the taking of merchandise offered for sale without paying for it.  Shoplifting, according to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, has resulted in more than $25 million worth of merchandise being stolen from retailers every day.  This is one of the big causes of retail shrinkage. Regardless of the size […]

Retail Asia24/05/2018
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Artificial intelligence, AI, is the next big technology to have entered mainstream consciousness. From eerie androids such as Sophia to the silent efficiency of automated delivery systems in modern Amazon warehouses, the growth of autonomous driving and the popularity of smart speaker systems such as Alexa or Google Home – AI is everywhere. And it’s […]

Retail Asia15/05/2018
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The future of retail is about to be delivered to Hong Kong’s commercial developers, and it’s coming via the Internet, according to a report released today by property consultancy JLL. The company’s report on the city’s shopping scene, “Reimagining Retail – Bricks, Mortar and the Evolution of E-Commerce in Hong Kong,” forecasts that the value […]

Retail Asia03/05/2018
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You may have suddenly started receiving privacy updates from all the internet sites, apps and services you use. That’s because the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation becomes law on May 25, 2018. It’s the clearest statement yet from any regulator on what consequences companies could face in dealing with their customers’ personal data. The regulation has […]

Retail Asia17/04/2018
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When consumers walk through physical aisles of a supermarket or browse online catalogues these days, it is easy to overlook a vital and emerging trend – robots in retail. Robotics play a crucial role in cultivating a holistic retail experience for consumers in ways that have not been seen or thought of before. In warehouses, […]

Retail Asia10/04/2018
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E-commerce websites have the ability to collect a ridiculous amount of information. With access to such large data sets it’s no wonder so many e-commerce businesses are touting about how “big data” and “business intelligence” (“BI”) sets them apart from the pack. We certainly agree that the insights that can be generated from data represent […]

Retail Asia16/03/2018
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A shift by brands to a New Retail model is imperative to remain relevant and competitive in China, according to a joint report from AliResearch and Bain & Co. The report, the most complete to date, offers a look at the blueprint for how companies and brands can seamlessly meld their online and offline channels, providing a […]

Retail Asia20/02/2018
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Juniper Research predicts global retailer spending on AI will reach US$7.3 billion a year by 2022, up from an estimated $2 billion for this year. Its report AI in Retail: Disruption, Analysis and Opportunities: 2018-2022 says retailers will heavily invest in AI tools that let them differentiate and improve customer services. These range from automated marketing platforms […]

Retail Asia06/02/2018
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Online sales are projected to more than triple to US$74 billion by 2025, involving about one in every five luxury sales, according to management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Its report The Age of Digital Darwinism says there is a growing need for luxury brands to have digital competency, with McKinsey expecting the bricks-and-mortar environment to become […]

Retail Asia06/02/2018
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  Juniper Research predicts global retailer spending on AI will reach US$7.3 billion a year by 2022, up from an estimated $2 billion for this year. Its report AI in Retail: Disruption, Analysis and Opportunities: 2018-2022 says retailers will heavily invest in AI tools that let them differentiate and improve customer services. These range from automated marketing […]

Retail Asia25/01/2018
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Genetic make-up and extended augmented reality are among the top 10 consumer trends for 2018, according to a new Euromonitor International report. People’s growing curiosity about their genetic make-up and a rising interest in personalised health and beauty are fuelling a global market expected to soar by 2022, says the Top 10 Consumer Trends for 2018 report. […]


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