Tag: Retail
Hong Kong – International health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group has strengthened its technology ecosystem with the appointment of 31 global strategic technology partners to support the next phase of its AI-powered O+O (offline-plus-online) transformation. The appointments were announced at Technology...
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Singapore – Singapore consumers are setting the pace for the next phase of e-commerce in Asia-Pacific, with relevance, reliability and convenience overtaking novelty as the biggest drivers of online shopping decisions, according to new research from Criteo. Findings from Criteo’s Spark of Discovery...
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Singapore – Sea and OpenAI are expanding their strategic partnership, bringing ChatGPT-powered shopping experiences to Shopee users across Southeast Asia and Brazil while equipping sellers with AI tools to grow their businesses. The collaboration marks a significant step in Sea’s ambition to embed...
Hong Kong – AS Watson Group has launched the ‘AS Watson brand lab’, a data-driven platform for brand creation and scaling designed to systematically identify, develop and grow brands across its global retail ecosystem. Built on the company’s integrated O+O (Offline plus Online) capabilities, distribution...
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Melbourne, Australia – Australian retail media platform Zitcha has announced a partnership with unified product ranking provider Pentaleap, in a move aimed at helping retailers align advertising decisions with the products most likely to drive sales and profitability. The collaboration seeks to address...
USA – Pinterest has introduced Amazon Storefront linking, enabling creators to connect their Amazon Storefronts directly to their Pinterest accounts and streamline affiliate product recommendations. Once connected, creators’ affiliate information is automatically applied when they tag eligible Amazon...
Manila, Philippines – After over five years with 2GO Group Inc., the country’s leading transportation and logistics solutions provider, Blessie Cruz has confirmed she is transitioning from her role as Business Unit Head for Retail. In an exclusive interview with MARKETECH APAC, Cruz reflected on her...
Hong Kong – AS Watson Group and L’Oréal Paris have announced the rollout of their first exclusive co-created beauty product, marking a new step in retailer–brand collaboration. Developed, produced and launched exclusively for AS Watson Group, the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Setting Mist Cherry Edition is...
‘Retail & E-Commerce Innovation Summit’ launches 2nd edition in PH, announces initial speaker lineup
The event, happening on 10 September 2026 at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, offers a sophisticated mix of high-level strategy and practical insights—from dynamic panels to high-impact keynotes.
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Manila, Philippines – British retailer Marks & Spencer is officially returning to the Philippines through a new franchise partnership with Indonesian retail giant PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), marking a fresh chapter for the brand’s Southeast Asia growth strategy. The new agreement will see MAP...
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