Qashier triumphs with two awards for Fintech categories at Singapore and Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2024
The company continues to set standards in the fintech space…
The upcoming Lunar New Year heralds a new year of opportunities for everyone. As festival celebrants worldwide get busy with spring cleaning and stocking up on new year goodies, it’s also time for businesses to prepare for the festive crowds. 2023’s fewer pandemic restrictions mean we can look forward to maskless visits and even live …
The retail industry is constantly evolving. So while it might be impossible to predict exact consumer behaviour, past patterns can inform future trends. If you own a retail business, these are trends you should implement in 2023. Marketing TikTok and Gen Z will shape social commerce A 2022 Accenture survey found that almost 2 billion …
Happy New Year! 2023 is upon us, and it’s the perfect time for a fresh start. It is going to be an exciting first quarter for businesses here in Southeast Asia. With most pandemic restrictions lifted, we can look forward to living a life closer to how it was before. However, as consumers resume in-store …
An efficient system to manage staff working hours will keep you on top of things, especially with the festive holidays, and the upcoming Lunar New Year right around the corner. Consumers’ habits have changed from exclusively shopping online over the past two years, back to having both e-commerce and physical shopping options. If your business …
As a small business owner, the festive season is the best time to increase sales. Reports show that compared to 2021, six in 10 customers across India, China, and South-East Asia expect to spend more this holiday season. Holiday sales are the most profitable because they increase profit without increasing retailers’ costs. Therefore, prepare your …
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December and the festive season is upon us and as a merchant, you know to be ready for shoppers scrambling to buy gifts as they revel in holiday cheer. Despite inflation, ’tis still is the season for gift-giving it seems. A KPMG study reveals that consumers have said they will buy fewer gifts and purchase …
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As 2022 draws to a close, the news headlines have sounded alarms about a slowing economy. Inflation continues to rise, affecting prices down the supply chain. The rising costs and shrinking profit margins will be even more challenging for small businesses. But even as dark clouds loom, there are always things small businesses can do …
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With its stable financial performance, rich natural resources, and business-friendly policies, the Philippines has remained a top choice for Southeast Asian investments. In 2022 the government had loosened its travel restrictions, becoming easier for anyone to head over for business opportunities. But like many Southeast Asian countries during the pandemic, digital channels for shopping have …
Promotions are a great way to get people through your doors, but they can also be a massive undertaking when managing inventory. Inventory management is key to success in retail. However, if you’re managing your inventory well, you could avoid having too much or too little of an item, both of which can hurt your …
Picture this scenario. It’s just two weeks to Christmas, and you’ve found the perfect winter jacket online for your mother. It’s in dark red, her favourite colour, best of all, the website says it’s 50% off. Free shipping is included. Excited about the deal you click on the option to select her size, your credit …