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Alibaba Group’s share in Lazada boosted to 95 per cent
Alibaba Group’s share in Lazada has reached about 95 per cent after the e-commerce giant bought out all but one other investor.
South Korean online grocery shopping leads the world
South Korean online grocery shopping outpaces every other major developed country, according to an industry report.
YNAP online partnership for Isabel Marant
Isabel Marant has launched an online store in a partnership with Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP).
JD.com buys into Farfetch fashion site
E-commerce giant JD.com has made its largest overseas investment ever, in online marketplace Farfetch fashion.
Grana online offers free returns via 7-Eleven
Grana online has signed 7-Eleven as its exclusive partner for free product returns.
I.T Apparels warns customers of fake websites
I.T Apparels has found two fraudulent websites suspected of selling goods under its trade name.
Reebonz seeks to raise $150 million
Reebonz plans to raise up to US$150 million to bolster its marketplace business and fund expansion.
Southeast Asian online market growing 32 per cent annually
The Southeast Asian online market is growing by 32 per cent annually and will rise sharply according to a Korean government report.
Tighter margins impact on Sasa International profit
Squeezed margins eroded beauty retailer Sasa International profits in the last financial year.
E-commerce boosts China’s retail sales
Boosted by e-commerce, China’s retail sales grew 10.7 per cent last month, official data shows.
JD.com planning to enter Thai market
JD.com plans to enter the Thai market this year as its second Southeast Asia market after Indonesia.
Euromonitor International sees growth for direct selling
Despite the growth of e-commerce, direct selling still has healthy growth prospects, says Euromonitor International.
