With the last of Asian markets opening up borders and lifting pandemic measures, the region is set to embrace a return to normalcy. And while economies in the US and Europe fend off a recession, analy…
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Cashing in on checking out: Increasing conversion rates at checkout
In the e-commerce industry, it’s no secret that everyone wants to sell more. Whether it’s via social media, through user testimonials, offering discounts or displaying how many items are left in your …
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Sara Stefanski, VP of Global Responsible Sourcing at VF Corporation
The McKinsey group predicts China’s consumption growth will rise USD 10 trillion between 2021 and 2030 as income rises. The pandemic has also prompted consumers to place an increased emphasis on…
South Korean retail sales up 9.3 percent in H1
Retail sales in South Korea increased 9.3 percent year over year in the first half of this year as a result of fewer COVID-19 restrictions and a rise in outdoor recreation.…
Consumer inflation in Japan is expected to be higher in May
The core consumer price index in Japan is predicted to rise 2.1 percent from last May, marking the second month in a row that it has risen above the central bank’s 2 percent inflation target.…
Post-COVID China is a green China
The pandemic has seen a marked uptick in individuals demonstrating kindness to others and the planet. This is noted in the increase in sustainability awareness and charitable behaviour among Chinese c…
Study shows half of Hong Kong consumers prefer unmanned stores
The network video solutions house Axis Communications released a report on “Consumer Preferences Towards Unmanned Store Experiences” based on the findings from Hong Kong Retail Research 2022. Milieu…
The fragrance effect: Why Asia is the land of opportunity for fragrance brands in 2022
Retail in Asia takes an in-depth look at fragrance in Asia, outlining key consumer trends and behaviours within key markets in the region.…
Who are the new luxury shoppers in China?
An Oliver Wyman research shows that 50 percent of this year’s Chinese luxury shoppers are new to the market. Let’s find out who they are and what they are looking for. …
China’s e-commerce value to reach US$3.3 trillion by 2025
China’s e-commerce value is set to skyrocket to more than US$3 trillion in the next four years, as consumers increasingly shift from physical to digital shopping, according to the latest study by rese…