11+ hour, 51+ min ago   (319+ words) New rules target misleading search results and sponsored listings India’s Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to strengthen consumer protection and improve transparency across the country’s e-commerce sector. A key change requires all e-commerce entities…...

14+ hour, 46+ min ago   (817+ words) The market will probably stay muted in the next three years. China's retail market remains trapped in weak demand and price competition despite government efforts to make stores destinations for leisure, entertainment, and social activities, analysts said. “I don't think…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (308+ words) In China, 56% use it to seek health and medical guidance. A trust gap exists between artificial intelligence-assisted search and automated purchasing amongst consumers despite companies betting big on agentic AI. According to a Mintel report, whilst the technology is advancing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (298+ words) Singapore retailers face growing pressure to defend consumer spending as Chinese platforms expand across ASEAN, cross-border mobility increases, and shoppers place greater value on convenience and experience. David Zhang, Regional Market Insight Manager for Services, Channels, Consumers and Economies at…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (143+ words) Department store sales rose across all categories. South Korea’s total sales at 26 major retailers—15 brick-and-mortar and 11 online retailers—rose 6.4% year on year in July, with offline sales up 3.2% and online sales up 8.5%. During the month, sales shares by channel were…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (316+ words) Expectations of more competition rose to 61% from 28% last year. Online marketplaces are putting more pressure on Australian retailers, with 61% expecting the platforms to increase competition over the next 12 months, up from 28% last year, according to Deloitte. Its 2026 Retail Report, based…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (131+ words) Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government is not seeking to shut down or restrict e-commerce platforms, but will require products sold online to comply with existing standards. Electrical and electronic products, for instance, must meet SIRIM standards,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (429+ words) Rising acquisition costs and offline expansion are testing startup models. India’s digital-first beauty and personal care brands face tougher growth hurdles as they move from online-led expansion into physical retail and bigger-scale operations, according to Kearney. Brands typically rely on…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (658+ words) Trust begins with knowing the customer as one person with a history, not a set of records scattered across the business. We are anticipating the convergence of two key driving forces. This involves shoppers having their own agents to browse…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (211+ words) Facility supports SPX Express and Scommerce SM Warehouses, a unit of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), has turned over a 40,000-square-metre logistics facility in Pasig City for Shopee partners SPX Express (SPX) and Scommerce Philippines Inc. (Scommerce). The new…...