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Online sales in Malaysia and Indonesia are set to boom in the lead up to – and during – Ramadan, according to an analysis by advertising platform Criteo. Based on data from last year’s festival – which ran from May 15 to June 14, consumer activity typically…
We are a young nation of 1.2 billion consumers. We are more connected to each other and the rest of the world than ever before. We travel within India and outside India more frequently. We are more informed about ourselves, about what we eat, about our…
Electric commerce or e-commerce is the activity of buying and selling online. Typical e-commerce transaction includes purchase of online books, music purchase and purchase and sales of many other items. Three known major areas of e-commerce include online…
The month of Ramadan is considered as the most sacred period for millions of Muslims in Malaysia & Indonesia. As such, a huge number of people observing the religious period would shift their daily routine to focus on spirituality & contribute to charitable…
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…
Over 85% of consumers in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, who mention e-retailer brand names in their social media posts don’t tag brand handles, according to Digimind. This means brands need to be vigilant in monitoring their brand reputation in the wider…
The e-commerce market is one. According to BMI Research, three specific areas: big-box boulevards, e-commerce, and duty-free shopping will be the key growth areas in Malaysia’s retail sector over the coming years. They are attracting significant investment…
Affin Hwang Capital Research is retaining its Neutral sector rating on the consumer sector and recommends stocks with solid track records and high yields, with Heineken as its top pick. It said on Monday while the Q3, 2016 earnings mainly disappointed, it…
In the two weeks leading up to the Chinese New Year, eCommerce sales in Asia grew by 40 per cent with 25 per cent more consumers shopping online. Three in 10 transactions were completed on a mobile device, according to performance marketing technology company…
Picture the following scenario: You walk into your favourite apparel store and your smartphone beeps with a push notification “Welcome back Linda! Only for today, we are giving you a 20% discount on all skirts”. You decide to finally get that blue skirt you…
Today, there are a total of 252.4 million Internet users around Southeast Asia, with Malaysia emerging as the third country that recorded the highest percentage of Internet users (67%) after Singapore and Brunei. The promising Internet penetration result…
#1 Majority of our customers are residing outside of Kuala Lumpur – There is an evident shift of customers shopping on Lazada with 81% of them residing outside of Kuala Lumpur – Reasons behind this shift include a) Affordability of products – Consumers from…
In Asia retail, the humble corner store is an essential ally to fast-moving consumer goods in the battle for market share and customer loyalty, according to a new report from global performance management company, Nielsen. The whitepaper, Maximising…
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A middle-income market with heavy mall supply, strong halal requirements and a real split between the Klang Valley and everywhere else.
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Segments, digital behaviour, price sensitivity and the buying patterns that shape assortment and promotion in Malaysia.
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How last-mile delivery works in Malaysia, what drives cost per drop, and how to set a service promise you can keep.
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