Coffee and Commerce

As shopper bases mature and grow savvier, platforms focus on retaining super users through premium membership perks.

Douyin’s content ecosystem offers brands a path to adapt to shifting consumer habits, engage users, and drive demand across channels.

With a renewed focus on profitability and expansion in lower-tier cities, GoodMe seeks to bolster investor confidence ahead of its anticipated listing.

The platform proved its e-commerce mettle during the festive period but risks hitting a roadblock from looming regulatory challenges.

Vietnam’s suspension of Temu over business registration issues highlights the challenges of navigating a fast-growing yet tightly regulated market.

Building on Keeta’s success, Meituan brings its quick commerce model to Saudi Arabia’s booming grocery delivery market.

Facing established players like Amazon and Rakuten, Alibaba enters the Japanese e-commerce market with Tao.

Success in Southeast Asia demands a delicate balance of e-commerce expansion, deep localization, and overcoming supply chain hurdles.