May 2018
CONTENTS
Focus: Visual
Merchandising
More than just eye
candy
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Technology has been changing the way
retailers do everything. But is it enough
to appeal to today’s shoppers? Muneerah
Bee takes a peek at how this area is
evolving in the industry.
NEWS
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NTUC FairPrice overhauls
e-commerce grocery platform
9 FJ Benjamin sets up advisory board
to drive its omni-channel strategy
10 Columbia Sportswear to acquire
remaining interest in China JV
from Swire Resources
11 Retail store is first to offer
comprehensive eye exam
Logistics
Asian online consumers
expect free shipping,
will shop globally for
better options
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Discover more insights about the
region’s online-savvy shoppers with a
new study by UPS.
E-Commerce
Study reveals nearly
half of brands lose
sales to counterfeiting
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REGULARS
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One Viewpoint
12 Trending
22 Special Report
23 Retail Technology
31 Retail Space
33 Preview
41 Review
43 Calendar
Many brands indicate they are experiencing
an increase in brand infringement, and
some also believe they are more likely to
be affected by lost sales due to counterfeit
goods in the next five years.
Special Review
International Home +
Housewares Show
Learn how some manufacturers are
sharpening their focus on Asia and
looking for distributors in the region.
Andrew Yeo reports.
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