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Fashion firms in China spur growth with direct-to-consumer model

PwC reveals how the DTC model leverages digital technology to deliver more personalised products, services, and experiences to new-age consumers.

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Fashion firms in China spur growth with direct-to-consumer model

PwC reveals how the DTC model leverages digital technology to deliver more personalised products, services, and experiences to new-age consumers.

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China leads new stores opening in 2022

The country accounted for 41% of all stores that opened last year.

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Australians prefer in-store retail due to digital shopping fatigue

Around 3 in 5 Australians want in-store retail therapy.

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Around 7 in 10 restaurants confident about the F&B sector outlook for Q2

Business satisfaction rose to 6.5 from 6.1 in Q4 2022.

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Alternative payments account for 43.3% of e-commerce purchases in Hong Kong

Over 90% of Hong Kong consumers have shopped online over the past 6 months.

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Gen Zs can help turn inflation into opportunity: KPMG

Promotional strategies must be reset to attract 600 million Gen Zs through digital and human consumer experiences.

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How much shoppers in Southeast Asia save through mega sales

Shopee’s campaigns allow consumers to save on groceries and essentials.

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Most consumers in Saudi Arabia use cards to shop online

The e-commerce market is expected to reach $15.7b, GlobalData reported.

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How the new generation of Malaysian consumers shop online

Shoppers look for pre-loved, warehouse clearance, and demo unit items.

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More Taiwanese online shoppers are using alternative payment methods

Over 25% of online buys were paid through alternative payment methods, GlobalData reported.

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How cosmetics brands in India could gain consumer loyalty?

GlobalData suggested that brands highlight their stance on equality issues.

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Why shoppers still buy in-store

Some shoppers like seeing the product in-store before buying online.

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BNPL poised to be the most preferred payment method in Southeast Asia: report

BNPL payments grew by 226% in central areas.

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Most Indian residents still prefer to shop online: survey

The urban diaspora was quick to adopt online shopping.

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Vietnam’s retail sector shows signs of recovery: report

Retail sales in the country rose 20% in January.

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South Korean department stores enjoy sales rebound

Many reported growth in sales from foreign customers.

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Luxury retailers to expand China offerings to other festivals: report

Retail sales in the country have generally been stronger during cultural festivities.

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