Data, surveys and market intelligence on Asia's consumer landscape.
Surging parcel volumes across Asian e-commerce networks and production shifts to Southeast Asia are driving steady consumption of clear polypropylene carton tape through 2035.
South Korea and Japan will outpace US growth rates as retailers link conversational tools directly to inventory forecasting and mobile apps.
Rapid fulfillment reshapes grocery baskets across Asia while North American adoption languishes at just 3 per cent.
Despite the rise of artificial intelligence, personal trust continues to be the most significant factor influencing consumer purchases in Southeast Asia’s US$219 billion market. Retailers are finding that human interaction and trusted relationships outweigh…
Non-endemic sponsors now account for 60 per cent of esports partnerships as research across 12 markets shows 64 per cent of fans purchase products tied directly to their subcultures.
Australia Post data shows nearly half of consumers switch brands for discounts, pushing operators to overhaul operating costs and supply chains.
Despite the growing use of generative AI for product discovery, personal recommendations and trusted voices continue to heavily influence consumer purchasing decisions in Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding e-commerce market, projected to reach $219 billion in…
A recent study reveals that households in the Philippines are becoming more cautious with their spending, driven by global and political uncertainties that are impacting family budgets. This shift prompts consumers to seek more affordable options.
Thailand’s retail confidence dropped to 46.6 in July, driven by an 8.1-point plunge in spending per transaction, signaling reduced household purchasing power despite stable shopping frequency. Consumers are prioritizing essentials and shifting to cheaper…
Despite a general slowdown in China’s consumer spending, a surprising surge in demand for premium goods and services is emerging from the nation’s smaller, often overlooked cities, presenting new opportunities for retailers.
As customers are increasingly leveraging ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for product recommendations, retailers are looking to capitalize on the opportunity by making their products appear prominently in chatbot search results. However, they are wary of…
While customers continue to make purchases across various channels, several retail businesses struggle with outdated and disconnected systems. These systems were designed during a simpler time and are now proving to be inadequate in handling the dynamic…
In Southeast Asia, retail has become faster, more mobile and more fragmented than ever before. Consumers move between marketplaces, brand sites, social platforms and physical stores with ease. They expect products to be available where and when they choose to…
Premium haircare brand strengthens marketplace control while maintaining salon channel growth Premium haircare brand Kevin Murphy has grown its Amazon Australia revenue by 141% with ecommerce accelerator Pattern, transforming the marketplace from a grey…
Australia’s marketplace sector is being redefined as global ecommerce giants use their international scale and advanced infrastructure to grow their share of consumer spending at the expense of local marketplaces, according to new research from Pattern. The…
SOTI, a proven innovator and industry leader for simplifying business mobility solutions, launched its latest annual global research, “Retail Tech Assessment: Opportunities for Enhanced Consumer Experiences,” which revealed Australian consumers are…
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