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What is the Future of Retail?
The future of retail is characterized by a seamless integration of online and offline experiences, driven by advancements in AI, augmented reality (AR), and data analytics. Retailers will increasingly leverage AI to personalize shopping experiences, optimize supply chains, and enhance customer service through chatbots and virtual assistants. …
Keynote Speaker Vs Guest Speaker
When planning an event, selecting the right speakers is crucial to engage and inspire the audience. Understanding the differences between a Keynote Speaker vs Guest Speaker helps ensure the right fit. While both bring value to an event, understanding their differences is essential for the right fit.…
What is Retail Technology?
Retail technology refers to digital software, platforms, and innovations that help retailers manage and optimize their operations. Typically, retail tech is used to improve the customer experience, increase efficiency, and optimize profitability for retailers. The landscape of retail has been greatly transformed by modern technology, revolutionizing both…
Why Hire a Keynote Speaker?
The age old question “why hire a keynote speaker?”. Well, they distill complex ideas into engaging narratives, setting the stage for events with their ability to connect and inspire. A keynote speaker is important in establishing the event’s theme and guiding audience engagement, leaving a lasting impression…
So, what’s up in China? 🇨🇳 Issue 206, covering 21 Nov – 27 Nov
1. Jack Ma’s new venture—pre-packaged meals? ‘Hangzhou Ma’s Kitchen Food’ launches in Alibaba’s hometown. This marks Jack Ma’s new venture amid post-pandemic eating habit shifts. Despite plans to fund this through Alibaba share sales earlier, a stock price plunge has delayed these sales. (South China Morning Post)…
So, what’s up in China? 🇨🇳 Issue 205, covering 14 Nov – 20 Nov
1. Does Japan and Thailand lose allure for Chinese tourists? China Trading Desk’s poll shows Japan dropped from the top to the 8th most popular travel destination for Chinese tourists. Thailand, initially the most popular this year, fell to the 6th place in Q3. Meanwhile, Singapore reigns…
So, what’s up in China? 🇨🇳 Issue 204, covering 7 Nov – 13 Nov
1. Big tech withheld Double 11 sales data. Alibaba and JD experienced sales growth during 2023 Double 11, but didn’t reveal exact revenues. Alibaba’s platforms saw 402 brands each surpassing 100 million yuan in GMV. JD reported over 60 brands each exceeding 1 billion yuan in transaction…
So, what’s up in China? 🇨🇳 Issue 203, covering 31 Oct – 6 Nov
1. China’s future in AI and humanoid robots. The country will establish a humanoid robot innovation system by 2025. The goal is for China to become the global leader in this tech by 2027. (Yahoo! Finance) — 2. Shanghai now accepts overseas bank cards at key venues.…