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In response to the increasing financial strain their customers are experiencing, Aldi, the third largest supermarket in Australia, is implementing a consistent 20% discount on a selection of fresh meat, poultry, seafood, and deli items. Along with this…
Singaporean consumers are increasingly expecting more from their online shopping experiences, favoring personalised and relevant product discovery over novelty. This finding is according to a recent report called the Spark of Discovery 2026. Efficiency and…
In Singapore, three prominent online retailers, namely Boarding Gate, Origin Sleep, and Light In The Box, have been implicated in deceptive practices aimed at manipulating consumers’ purchasing behaviors. These retailers were found to be manipulating elements…
Nearly half the population of Singapore appears to have tuned out traditional marketing efforts, as a recent report by Blackbox reveals that 49% of Singaporeans ignore brand advertising or social media outreach. This figure rises to an eye-opening 57% among…
At 8:30 a.m., a long line of eager customers snaked along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street in Ho Chi Minh City, awaiting entry to the Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC). As gold prices surged to an unprecedented VND134.4 million per tael, anticipation in the crowd was…
Shoppers in Singapore can look forward to a transformative retail experience thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between FairPrice Group (FPG) and Google Cloud. This expanded partnership aims to infuse Singapore’s largest retailer with cutting-edge…
In South Korea, the rise in food prices has led to an increase in demand for ultra-low-cost products, specifically those priced under 1000 won. This surge in demand has prompted convenience stores to grow their range of super-value items. 7-Eleven’s…
TikTok Shop is making waves in the Southeast Asian e-commerce landscape, capturing a notable 39% share of gross merchandise value, a substantial increase from 29% in the first half of the previous year, according to data from Metric. In stark contrast, its…
As South Korea experiences an intense summer marked by unprecedented heatwaves and monsoon downpours, there’s been a noticeable uptick in customers choosing to spend their leisure time indoors. This trend, known as “mallcations,” is resulting in a significant…
The golden-yellow Chinese plum has burst onto the Vietnamese fruit scene, boasting a subtle fragrance, crisp texture, and a hint of delicate sweetness. Its size surpasses that of traditional Vietnamese plums, positioning it as a rival to pricier fruits like…
In early April, a 60-year-old woman in Hanoi visited the doctor, troubled by persistent joint pain that refused to ebb even under a regimen of various supplements. The diagnosis was disheartening: joint degeneration, osteoporosis, and herniated discs. Even…
Increasingly, consumers in South Korea are choosing eco-friendly agricultural products, but a key obstacle to wider adoption remains: high prices. This was revealed in a recent government survey. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs disclosed…
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…
Asia Pacific’s online retail market is in good form, despite being one of the slowest growth markets when compared to global rates. According to new research from Forrester, Asia Pacific’s online retail market will be worth $2.8 trillion by 2025, up from $1.7…
Shoppers washed their hands and sterilized their smartphones in the streets of Tokyo’s posh Ginza district on Saturday using handwashing stations that a Japanese start-up hopes will revolutionize access to clean water and better hygiene. WOTA Corp set up 20…
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…
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