Global and domestic direct-to-consumer e-commerce company ESW reported a 17 percent increase in cross-border online sales of luxury goods in the first half of 2022, despite diminishing consumer confid…
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Consumer trends in APAC for the rest of 2022
Asia Pacific (APAC) markets have been looking beyond the pandemic to focus on post-Covid-19 growth. Although geographically distant, the APAC region is not immune to soaring commodity prices and suppl…
How to economise loyalty for long-term profit potential?
The rising cost of living is curbing discretionary consumer spending while pandemic accelerated digital discovery has raised customer expectations. Jayesh Easwaramony explains that it’s never been eas…
What do Korean bookstores do to attract customers?
Who says that bookstores can only function as a place to read and buy books?…
H&M Group tests subscription rental service in China
H&M Group’s innovation department The Laboratory, COS, and the Chinese subscription rental company YCloset have teamed up to test subscription rental in China.…
Alibaba partners with Manchester United
Manchester United, one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, announced a new partnership with Alibaba Group that will bring exclusive rights to club content in China to Alibaba…
An overview of ZALORA Fashion Festival in Singapore
ZALORA, Asia’s online fashion destination, partnered with the leading global brands in fashion, beauty, and technology to launch ZALORA Fashion Festival (ZFF).…
Drive-thru service is expanding in Korea
Drive-thru has become a common sight in Korea as more eateries add the pick-up service amid a surge in singles` life.…
The Shilla Online Duty Free launches Shilla Pay
The Shilla Online Duty Free has launched a new payment service, Shilla Pay, in collaboration with eBay Korea, the leading e-commerce company in Korea.…
Are luxury brands engaging their WeChat communities?
DLG (Digital Luxury Group) has just released the first part of the 2019 WeChat Luxury Index, which focuses on the engagement performance of luxury brands on WeChat.…