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Retail Asia04/10/2021
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General

New Google search feature shows shoppers in-store inventories

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Google has unveiled new search functions aimed at improving the online shopping experience, including allowing consumers to see retailers’ in-store inventory from wherever they are using their device. The enhancements have been enabled using advances in AI technology, the company said during its livestreamed Search On conference overnight. A new addition to search results – […]
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Retail Asia25/09/2020
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General

South Korean department stores refurbished to attract cashed-up MZ shoppers

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Department stores are undergoing renovations to attract the so-called MZ generation – encompassing the Millennials and Generation Z. After its first renovation in 11 years, Hyundai Department Store’s Jungdong branch reopened the ‘U-Plex’ Fashion House on Wednesday in Bucheon, west of Seoul. The storehouses 130 domestic and international fashion brands popular among the MZ generation, […]
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Retail Asia11/06/2020
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General

Shoppers return to Macau’s casino malls

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Macau’s casino malls have seen a welcome resurgence in foot traffic as locals bearing shopping vouchers return to store floors. While gamblers have yet to return to the casino venues, government e-voucher handouts to eligible residents of the territory have stimulated the local economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. “Consumption coupons did help,” […]
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Retail Asia20/05/2020
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Fashion

Vestiaire Collective kicking off on Zalora

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Fashion e-tailer Zalora has partnered with global pre-owned fashion platform Vestiaire Collective. Zalora’s Hong Kong customers can now access more than 5000 authenticated Vestiaire items across womens’ and mens’ categories via the firm’s website and app. Plans are currently in place to extend the offering to other Zalora markets. The partnership is an effort to […]
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Retail Asia12/07/2019
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Research

Singaporean shoppers prefer shopping in store

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Singaporean shoppers still prefer in-store shopping, a study by UK mobile tech firm Blis shows. The Real Retail Study analysed shopper behaviour in Singapore, and concluded the desire to shop in store is also very much alive, especially when it comes to food and groceries (79 per cent), followed by furniture and home furnishing (69 per […]
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Retail Asia17/06/2019
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E-Tailing

HKairportshop.com offers ‘world’s fastest airport pickup’ for Ecommerce Shoppers

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Hong Kong International Airport’s one-stop online-shopping platform HKairportshop.com is making orders purchased via the platform ready for pickup at the airport 90 minutes after the purchase is made – including duty-free hard liquor. The e-commerce platform brings together more than 3000 products including popular makeup and fragrances, travel exclusive collections, wines, electronic goods, souvenirs and […]
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Retail Asia03/06/2019
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E-Tailing

AllGoods marketplace reaches 1 million listings

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AllGoods, a free marketplace for Kiwi buyers and sellers, has announced it has reached its one-millionth listing, 12 months after launching. The TradeMe competitor said it has maintained steady growth over the past few months. Its app has also become the top New Zealand shopping app since it was released late last year, it said. […]
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Retail Asia25/04/2019
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E-Tailing

Asics Singapore E-commerce Platform Launched

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Asics Singapore has launched an online store, with other Southeast Asian markets to follow soon. The one-stop destination for all Asics products introduces an integrated shopping experience with shoes exclusive to the online store and a seamless check-out experience. The e-commerce site will strengthen Asics’s omnichannel retail strategy in Singapore, providing avid runners with easy […]
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Retail Asia17/04/2019
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Living

Cineleisure mall unveils new retail concept

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Cineleisure mall has unveiled its new look, welcoming three new tenants. Targeting youth, the revamped mall gets interiors fitted with concrete juxtaposed against rustic wood timber, with a blend of earthy hues and cool steel palettes. The mall also extends its mix of food, fashion, and entertainment choices. Three new concepts are added this month […]
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Retail Asia26/03/2019
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Fashion

Are We ready for gender-neutral changing rooms yet ?

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UK fashion retailer Primark has introduced gender-neutral changing rooms in two stores, prompting both criticism and support from online observers. The move comes a year after Topshop began integrating its changing rooms. The response to Primark’s announcement has lit up social media in the UK, posing the question: Are shoppers ready for gender-neutral changing rooms? […]
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Retail Asia26/03/2019
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Finance

Afterpay starts cross-border payments

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Buy now, pay later provider Afterpay is enabling shoppers to make cross-border payments through the service, following a successful trial. The feature means that businesses that offer Afterpay at checkout will now be able to offer the payment method to customers in other countries where Afterpay is active. The feature is initially limited to Australian […]
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Retail Asia11/03/2019
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Research

Shoppers prefer human interaction over bots, says study

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New research reveals 75 per cent of shoppers prefer live-agent support for customer service verses 25 per cent support for self service and chatbots. The research, from cloud contact-centre operator NewVoiceMedia, identified consumer concerns about sharing sensitive information, a lack of understanding of bots and their inability to resolve issues. “Chatbots can provide customers with […]
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Retail Asia20/06/2018
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Living

One in five Australian Shoppers opposed to Plastic Bag ban

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One in five Aussie shoppers are opposed to retail giants Woolworths and Coles introducing bans on single-use plastic bags. While the bans have been welcomed by green groups and many shoppers, research by Canstar Blue shows 20 per cent don’t agree. Woolies introduces its ban on Wednesday, when the retail giant’s supermarkets, BWS, Metro and petrol outlets will stop […]
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