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British luxury department store Harrods enlists Enactor for self-checkout systems programme

Enactor has announced implementation of a self-checkout (SCO) system in luxury department store Harrods.

Japan, ASEAN to launch joint QR code payment services in FY2025

Starting in 2025, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will unify QR code payments, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA) quoting Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Kingfisher launches new Mirakl powered home improvement marketplace at Castorama France

Kingfisher has announced the launch of a home improvement e-commerce marketplace at Castorama France.

Reiss to use AI to verify its green claims

Reiss will use AI to verify its green claims to help give customers total confidence that the fashion retailer is sourcing responsibly.

Temu operator PDD Holdings beats revenue estimates

Low-cost e-commerce giant PDD Holdings beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by the robust growth of its global platform Temu and end-of-year sales festivals in China, including Singles Day.

Singaporean shoppers demand payment flexibility, transparency

79% of consumers from Singapore said they would abandon their cart if their preferred payment method was not offered.

TikTok introduces a TikTok retail mall to help Singaporean brands

TikTok Shop Mall, an invite-only channel reserved for authorized online retail establishments and brand flagship stores, has been opened by Tik Tok's ecommerce platform TikTok Shop.

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