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The Convenience Factor part II: Creating the new retail era

By Natasha Spencer

With convenience hot on the list of priorities dominating consumer decision making, we spoke to Matthew Crabbe, Director of Research, Asia-Pacific at Mintel on how we can expect this to impact the beauty and personal care industry.

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China’s e-commerce boom part I: Reaching new highs

By Natasha Spencer

Global market intelligence company, Mintel, reveals how China’s online retail market space is expected to grow to 1.3 tn Chinese yuan (€133.7 bn) by 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%.

Pop-up stores: Celebrating the benefits of offline and online?

Pop-up stores: Celebrating the benefits of offline and online?

By Natasha Spencer

As leading global retail giants conglomerates Amazon and Shiseido announce they are embracing the pop-up retail trend, we explore the benefits they can provide and what it will mean for brick-and-mortar shopping and e-commerce buys.

Mobile retail on the up in Korea

Mobile retail on the up in Korea

By Lucy Whitehouse

Korean shoppers are taking to the net for their purchases in increasing numbers, new figures reveal, indicating that the online retail space holds further potential for beauty brands in the market.

Southeast Asia's on the cusp of an 'e-commerce golden age'

Southeast Asia's on the cusp of an 'e-commerce golden age'

With a population of 600 million, Southeast Asia is brimming with opportunity in the area of e-commerce where beauty players are set to really benefit if they are willing to establish themselves online, outside of the giant e-retail platforms.

Beauty e-tailer JD.com plows ahead with strengthening its Asia reach

Beauty e-tailer JD.com plows ahead with strengthening its Asia reach

By Michelle Yeomans

It's full steam ahead for China e-tailer JD.com which has invested in a Hong Kong base to engage more with brands and retailers across Asia, and to make it easier, and quicker for international merchants to ship directly to consumers in China.

China leads the way as ecommerce grows in Asia

China leads the way as ecommerce grows in Asia

By Michelle Yeomans

According to Forrester Research, online retail sales in five of the largest markets in the Asia-Pacific region will soon surpass all e-retail sales in North America and Europe combined.