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  • LG Uplus opens seven-storey product showroom targeting Gen Z

    LG Uplus opens seven-storey product showroom targeting Gen Z

    South Korean telecom giant LG Uplus Corp. said Thursday it opened a seven-story product showroom in southern Seoul by partnering with local popular establishments as part of its broader efforts to capture young customers.

    The seven-story building, including its underground floor, in the posh southern district of Gangnam houses a cafe, a bookstore and a photo studio popular among South Korean millenials and the younger Generation Z, or those born after the mid-90s.

    LG Uplus said the store allows visitors to experience its 5G services and content, such as augmented and virtual reality, although it does not directly sell the company’s products.

    The telecom operator said it also partnered with Google to set up a filming studio for YouTubers. Visitors to the building can take part in live YouTube broadcasts by reserving a spot through a proprietary application.

    LG Uplus has recently focused on beefing up its services to cater to tech-savvy younger generations.

    The carrier said in July that it started live shopping broadcasts on its online store that allow users to directly interact with shopping hosts via live chats.

  • Vietnam fashion house Icon Denim to expand abroad

    Vietnam fashion house Icon Denim to expand abroad

    ICON DENIM Co., Ltd. officially launched its first store at 12-12 Bis Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

    ICON DENIM brand was established in 2017, with the desire to bring the brand fashion closer to Vietnamese men. After 2019, ICON DENIM opened 3 large Flagship stores (showrooms) located in the front of the central districts: such as the store at Cach Mang Thang Tam Street – the junction of Phu Dong near New World Hotel, store at Su Van Hanh street – the busiest entertainment street for young people, store at Le Van Sy – the biggest fashion street in the city. The floor square of Flagship stores is from 150m2 to more than 200m2 to create a spacious and comfortable shopping area for customers. Founders of ICON DENIM Mr.

    Over the past year, ICON DENIM has affirmed its brand position, as well as created its own core values for the Vietnamese fashion communities. Aiming at the mid-range segment, ICON DENIM focuses on the “real value” of products, targeting customers who tend to shop for brands whose product prices are equivalent to the actual quality of goods. The models are diverse and are always in tune with world fashion trends. The company has ambition to create “real value” products in designing beautiful, trendy and diversified products; create high-quality, durable to high-end products with reasonable prices and value for money. That is ICON DENIM’s strategy in branding in the branded fashion market.

    To keep up with market trends, ICON DENIM always researches trend reports and consumer behavior reports of the industry to better understand the fashion needs of customers and listen to customers’ opinions. Since then, ICON DENIM has adjusted and developed its products to follow the market demand. Therefore, each month, this brand launches about 80 to 100 designs that follow the world’s trends, corresponding to thousands of products ranging from shirts, pants, accessories etc.

    With many years of experiences in the fashion industry and having a unique view on the fashion market, Mr. Tran Dai Duong – CEO of ICON DENIM said that the company is determined to build a men’s fashion brand with much diversity and differences in Vietnam. “Our key message is “Restyle. Reborn “is also the mission of ICON DENIM now as well as in the future – not only to become the choice of young Vietnamese people but also to reach to the level of international fashion brands.”

    The year 2020 also witnessed ICON DENIM’s efforts to perfect the Manufacturing Process, from design, production to image and display of the store. ICON DENIM always had a methodical process and strict control. With all dedication, when entering to any stores of ICON DENIM, customers will feel the difference of trendy fashion designs, new top styles, exclusive and the sincerity and enthusiasm given from each employee.

    Through a year of challenges and opportunities, ICON DENIM has been striving every day to improve its position in the hearts of customers. In Vietnam, in 2021, the brand will continue to open 4-5 stores in Ho Chi Minh City, and also expand to Hai Phong, Hanoi. The brand is also preparing to set up the first base for development in potential Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore etc.

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  • Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs running Android TV

    Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs running Android TV

    Apple launched a brand-new Apple TV app last year, which is now available in more than 100 countries. The app is available on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, select Samsung smart TVs, and, starting this week, select Sony smart TVs.

    Sony announced that the Apple TV app will begin rolling out today in the United States on its X900H series via a software update. The good news is Sony plans to expand the availability of the Apple TV app to more smart TVs by the end of the year, including on select 2018 models and most 2019 and 2020 models.

    In case you didn’t know, the app features Apple TV+, Apple’s new video subscription service that offers original shows, movies, and documentaries, including The Morning Show, See, Defending Jacob, Ted Lasso, Greyhound, Boys State, and Beastie Boys Story.

    Furthermore, customers can use the Apple TV app to subscribe to Apple TV channels, such as SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, and Starz, as well as watch ad-free and on-demand, directly on the Apple TV app.

    The Apple TV+ subscription on the Apple TV app on Sony’s smart TVs is available for $4.99 per month. However, for a limited time, those who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, or Mac are getting one year of Apple TV+ for free.

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  • Deliveroo Hong Kong launches new on-demand grocery delivery service, enabling Hong Kongers to access thousands of grocery products right to their doors

    Deliveroo Hong Kong launches new on-demand grocery delivery service, enabling Hong Kongers to access thousands of grocery products right to their doors

    Deliveroo Hong Kong today announces its partnership with 7-Eleven and Marks & Spencer to launch its first-ever on-demand grocery delivery service, allowing customers to access a variety of ready-to-eat meals and grocery products, which is especially important amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Through Deliveroo’s partnership with the popular convenience chain and the British retailer, over 1,000 grocery products will be on offer, highlighting Deliveroo’s commitment to delivering great food to customers across the city.

    The new on-demand grocery delivery service will provide consumers with easier access to convenience store favourites such as on-the-go breakfast and lunch items, street-eat snacks like siu mai and dumplings, medicines, tissues, gum and mints, and a plethora of quick bites and beverages. Household essentials and fresh produce will also be on offer including fruit and vegetables, meat and seafood, eggs, milk and dairy, snacks and sweets, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as store cupboard essentials. With a fleet of over 7,000 riders in Hong Kong, Deliveroo is committed to delivering essential grocery items to people in as little as 30 minutes, ensuring that great food is never far away.

    Brian Lo, General Manager, of Deliveroo Hong Kong said, “Hong Kongers have grown accustomed to the convenience of ordering in and receiving takeout right to their doors given the volatility of the epidemic. At Deliveroo, we listen to our customers and pride ourselves on keeping up with consumer trends. The global pandemic has accelerated the importance of delivery services, and the need for at-home delivery services beyond takeaway food. We want to help Hong Kongers receive a variety of goods right to their doors and accommodate the shift in consumers’ needs;  that’s why we’re delighted to partner with 7-Eleven and Marks & Spencer to offer more great and delicious food to Hong Kongers all across the city.

    He added, “We are investing in building this proposition and we expect customer interactions on our platform to grow significantly with this new on-demand grocery offering. We look forward to adding more grocery partners in the coming months to offer consumers a wide range of items to make shopping from home more convenient and easy.”

    Accessing  7-Eleven tasty food anytime, anywhere

    Having your favourite snacks delivered to your door has never been easier. In the first phase of Deliveroo and 7-Eleven’s partnership, starting from October,  40 7-Eleven stores covering key areas within the city will be available for delivery in all of Deliveroo’s zones, offering approximately half of the store’s popular items. This is the first stage of a multi-phase partnership with further expansion expected.

    7-Eleven is the largest convenience store brand in Hong Kong, with Hong Kongers visiting the beloved shop frequently to buy their meals, snacks and pick up healthcare essentials whenever they have a sore stomach or head. With the help of Deliveroo, 7-Eleven will deliver ready-to-eat hot meals, snack items including cakes, crisps, coffee and milk tea, beer and spirits, and popular street-side snacks such as fish balls, udon noodles, rice dumplings and more. Some household items such as Panadol, Band-Aids, Kleenex and Dettol wipes will also be on offer.

    Alex Liu, Managing Director, 7-Eleven Hong Kong & Macau, said, “This is certainly an exciting initiative for us as it is our first time partnering with a food delivery platform. 7-Elevenis dedicated to offering a range of tasty ready-to-eat products under our own brand 7-SELECT and HOTSHOT. With over 970 stores across Hong Kong, customers can access delicious meals in a convenient way. We also continue bringing new and exclusive products to give excitement for our customers. Partnering with Deliveroo helps us to reach out to new customers and expand our customer base. With this partnership, we are extending convenience to another level, customers can enjoy our products anytime, anywhere.”

    In recognition of the grocery launch, 7-Eleven is offering delicious deals and savings of three HK$20 vouchers when new Deliveroo customers order HK$100 worth of items. Voucher codes can be found in the selected 7-Eleven stores.

    Providing Deliveroo customers more food options through Marks & Spencer partnership 

    From today customers can order an assortment of top-quality M&S food & drink products on-demand via Deliveroo, including top-selling wines, cheese and deli items, baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, ready meals, pet supplies, personal and household items as well as store cupboard essentials. Over 800 M&S grocery items are available via the Deliveroo app, meaning customers can find something for every mealtime.

    Customers can order a multitude of grocery items from 11 Marks & Spencer stores in different neighborhoods, such as Central, Kowloon Bay, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui.

    With over 30 years’ heritage in Hong Kong, M&S customers are known to be passionate about their food, which is why M&S have partnered with Deliveroo to help get customers the products they love as well as supporting those who currently aren’t able to visit stores easily. From M&S’ fresh Select Farms meat, dairy and produce to sweet treats and easy dinner ingredients, customers on Deliveroo can now browse and order their M&S favourites with just the click of a button – and all delivered to the doorstep by Deliveroo in as little as 30 minutes.

    In celebration of the launch, new Deliveroo customers can receive a welcome gift of two HK$50 coupons when they purchase HK$400 worth of groceries from Marks & Spencer on Deliveroo from 19 October till 19 November. Voucher codes can be found in selected M&S stores and on Deliveroo social channels. Additionally, one bottle of Prosecco will be up for grabs for new M&S customers via Deliveroo who spend HK$600 or more, while supplies last. Customers will need to add the free Prosecco item to their basket at Checkout.

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  • Singapore Open to Virtual Shareholder Meetings

    Singapore Open to Virtual Shareholder Meetings

    Currently, companies are allowed to conduct their general meetings via alternate non-physical means until June 2021.

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) are open to allowing hybrid or fully virtual shareholder meetings after social distancing measures are eased, post-Covid-19, if active participation can be ensured.

    The regulatory bodies are currently closely monitoring the experiences of issuers and investors during virtual meetings, Ong Chong Tee, MAS deputy managing director, said on Monday.

    What is important is that such new meeting formats should not compromise effective shareholder engagement, allow proper verification of attendees and voters, and facilitate accurate and secure voting processes, Ong said.

    Covid-19 safe distancing measures and travel restrictions have limited the conduct of physical meetings. In April, MAS, ACRA and MinLaw worked with SGX RegCo to fast-track legislation to provide legal certainty to listed issuers so that they may implement safe distancing measures imposed by the Ministry of Health and hold virtual general meetings.

    MAS also published a checklist of measures to ensure informed and effective participation, which include requirements for a live broadcast, proxy voting, allowing shareholders to ask questions and having them addressed ahead of the meeting.

  • Singapore Economy Rebounds in Q3

    Singapore Economy Rebounds in Q3

    The improvement came on the back of the phased re-opening of the economy, following the «circuit breaker» that was implemented between April 7 and June 1, 2020.

    Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2020 grew by 7.9 percent from the quarter before, based on advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Wednesday.

    On a year-on-year basis, the economy contracted by 7 percent, an improvement from the 13.3 percent contraction in the second quarter, which was its worst quarter on record.

    The ministry did not revise its full-year GDP outlook, which predicts an overall contraction of 5 to 7 percent.

    The construction sector grew 38.7 percent from the previous quarter but was still down 44.7 percent on-year. Weak external demand, travel restrictions, and sluggish travel demand contributed to the 8 percent on-quarter decline in services-producing industries – still an improvement from the previous quarter’s 13.6 percent decline.

    The manufacturing sector reversed its 0.8 percent on-year decline in the second quarter of 2020 to grow 2 percent in the third quarter. Quarter-on-quarter, the sector grew by 3.9 percent, supported by growth in electronics and precision engineering output, which were in turn driven by robust global demand for semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, MTI said.

    On Monday, Ravi Menon, chief executive of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said that up to 20 percent of the city-state’s trade-reliant economy faces «deep scarring» as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the aviation and tourism industries in particular.

    The full extent of the crisis has not been seen yet, Menon said, noting that more bank loans and bankruptcies are expected, and that capital will be more difficult to raise in this environment.

    In a funny sort of way, the pandemic has made us all a lot more sensitive and aware of how vulnerable we are to the forces of nature, Menon said.

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  • Chinese Regulators Add More Hiccups for Ant IPO

    Chinese Regulators Add More Hiccups for Ant IPO

    The much anticipated blockbuster listing of Chinese fintech giant Ant continues to face obstacles, this time from mainland regulators claiming a conflict of interest with its payment arm Alipay.

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is looking into Alipay’s role over concerns of a potential conflict of interest, according to a «Reuters» report citing unnamed sources.

    Alipay was allegedly the only third party channel which allows access to the five Chinese mutual funds investing in the IPO.

    The efforts have proven effective as the channel has lured more than 10 million retail investors into the five mutual funds that were launched in late September, creating an alternative to traditional channels like banks and brokerage houses.

    According to the report, the probe is not expected to derail the IPO though it has delayed plans for its Shanghai listing already as Ant had hoped to obtain CSRC approval last month.

    And in Hong Kong, where Ant will conduct the other leg of its dual listing, progress was also slowed with original plans for a September 24 hearing with the local bourse’s listing committee and an official IPO after the Chinese National Day holiday that ended on October 8. Sources claim that Ant is aiming for a Hong Kong hearing in the coming days.

    Separately, Republican senator Marco Rubio called for the Trump administration to take a serious look at delaying Ant Group’s IPO, adding that it was outrageous that Wall Street is rewarding the Chinese Communist Party’s blatant crackdown on Hong Kong’s freedom and autonomy.

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  • Vietnam Airlines losses soar as Covid-19 grounds flights

    Vietnam Airlines losses soar as Covid-19 grounds flights

    Vietnam Airlines has reported losses of VND10.7 trillion ($464 million) in January-September, hit hard by Covid-19. The national flag carrier recorded revenues of VND23.9 trillion in the first nine months of this year, down 58.3 percent year-on-year, it said in a press release on Tuesday.

    During this period, the carrier transported 10.2 million passengers, down 41.2 percent from a year ago.

    The airline has blamed its loss on the pandemic’s impacts on the aviation industry. It said it has cut sales, financial and management expenses, reduced salaries of pilots and flight attendants as well as increased the operation of repatriation flights as part of efforts to reduce costs and boost incomes.

    The carrier’s third-quarter revenues fell 68 percent year-on-year after the second Covid-19 outbreak hit the country in late July, said Tran Thanh Hien, the airline’s chief accountant. The third quarter was usually the highest revenue earner of the year as summer travel peaked, Hien noted.

    The second outbreak forced Vietnam Airlines to cancel 22 new domestic routes during the peak period. So far, it has resumed 11 of these and is considering the viability of resuming the rest in the fourth quarter, always a low travel period.

    The national carrier currently operates more than 60 domestic routes with an average of 300 flights per day. It has resumed one-way flights to Japan and plans to reopen routes soon to mainland China, Taiwan, Laos, and Cambodia.

    As of last month, the airline said its cash reserves had gone down to just VND1.9 trillion.

    The airline has estimated this year’s total loss at around VND15.2 trillion on revenues of VND55.7 trillion.

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  • Apple is giving away three free months of Arcade with the purchase of a 5G iPhone 12 handset

    Apple is giving away three free months of Arcade with the purchase of a 5G iPhone 12 handset

    Last year, Apple awarded those purchasing a new iPhone or another Apple product 12-free months of Apple TV+. And while that freebie continues to this day, starting on October 22nd anyone purchasing a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod touch, or Apple TV gets three free months of Apple Arcade. With Arcade, subscribers get to play ad-free games and there are no in-app purchases. And you can start a game on your iPad and take it on the road with your iPhone seamlessly. In fact, you can switch among the aforementioned list of five Apple products and keep your place in a game that you’re currently playing.

    You can also download games to play regardless of whether you are online or offline. And if you’re a parent. you can use Screen Time to make sure that your kids aren’t spending the whole day playing games. After a one month free trial, Arcade costs $4.99 a month. So if you do buy a new Apple device, including one of the new iPhone 12 models, you are getting a bonus worth $14.97.

    Keep in mind that if you don’t cancel the free trial before it expires, you will be billed $4.99 a month. If you happen to enjoy more than one of Apple’s subscription services, you might want to sign up for Apple One. For $14.95 a month you save $6 per month on an Individual Apple One subscription which includes Apple Music, TV+, Arcade, and 50GB of iCloud storage. For $19.95 a month, the Family subscription of Apple One (which saves $8 per month) includes everything in the individual plan except with support for six subscribers and 200GB of iCloud storage. The Premier subscription is priced at $29.95 per month and saves subscribers $25 a month. It comes with Apple Music, TV+, Arcade, 2TB of iCloud storage, News+, and Fitness+ (which starts later this year). Apple One will launch later this year.

    While Apple is handing out nearly $15 in free Arcade subscriptions to those purchasing a device from the 5G iPhone 12 series, it is taking the charging adapter and the wired earpods out of the box. While the company spins this as a move to help cut carbon emissions, some see it as a move by Apple to save money and force customers to buy a new charging brick.

    Apple this fiscal year will hit the $50 billion revenue goal it has for its Services unit right on time. And it hopes to keep this part of its business surging by giving device buyers a little taste of some of the Services it is offering. The tech giant is hoping that its customers enjoy TV+ and Arcade so much over the trial period that they decide to subscribe once the trial period is over.

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  • Rolls-Royce shuts Vietnam dealership

    Rolls-Royce shuts Vietnam dealership

    U.K. luxury car company Rolls-Royce has closed down its dealership in Vietnam and is looking for a new partner to replace it.

    The company said on Tuesday that the dealership, Regal Motor Cars in Hanoi, had not proven as effective as expected.

    However, servicing would remain unaffected for existing customers, with Regal continuing to provide it until the company appoints a new dealer.

    The dealership opened in 2014 with a showroom on Ly Thuong Kiet Street in downtown Hoan Kiem District, and a service center on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Long Bien District.

    But the focus was on servicing existing vehicles rather than selling large numbers immediately.

    There are several hundred Rolls-Royce cars currently in Vietnam, including its latest model, the Cullinan, which costs more than VND32 billion ($1.38 million) for the standard version.

    It is not known if the company is close to finding a new distributor.

    Rolls-Royce is a subsidiary of BMW, the German giant, though the two brands operate independently.

  • Honda To Introduce New 110 cc Motorcycle In India

    Honda To Introduce New 110 cc Motorcycle In India

    Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), one of India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers, is getting ready to launch a new affordable motorcycle in the 110 cc category. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director, Sales and Marketing, HMSI, said that with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a new customer has emerged who would like to shift from public transport to personal mobility. Keeping this new customer in mind, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is working on an affordable motorcycle which will cater to both urban and semi-urban geographies.

    “As we proceed towards Unlock 5.0, more and more people are focusing on personal mobility. Our market research shows there is a new customer who is not very comfortable at this stage of using public transport and would prefer an affordable two-wheeler. While we have launched the Hornet 2.0 and the H’Ness CB 350 in the premium segment, work is also on to introduce an affordable 110 cc motorcycle. At this stage, I can’t share a timeline on when we will introduce the product, but it will be introduced,” Guleria said during a one-on-one interaction.

    According to Guleria, almost 95 percent of Honda’s sales and distribution network is now operational. While September wholesale despatches of two-wheelers have been encouraging, he cautioned that the real picture of the industry will emerge from actual retail sales. At this point, he said, there’s still some pent-up demand for two-wheelers which is being met. Going forward, the festive season is expected to usher in some cheer to two-wheeler sales as well, but he cautioned that sustainable growth in the industry will depend on how the economy and the overall sentiment shape up in the months ahead.

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  • H&M recycles old garments into new clothes

    H&M recycles old garments into new clothes

    Fast fashion chain H&M wants to turn discarded clothes into something new to wear again — within five hours. The Sweden-based retailer is about to start giving consumers at its Stockholm store the option to turn in used garments that it will then transform into one of three different clothing items.

    Once the program begins Monday, customers will be able to bring in a garment they don’t want, which will be cleaned and put into a machine called Looop. The machine will disassemble it, shredding it into fibers that are then used to create new clothing. The effort comes amid a rising volume of global clothing waste and growing concern over fast fashion’s contribution to it.

    H&M is unveiling a garment-to-garment recycling system called Looop at its store in Stockholm. The company said the recycling process, which can handle more than one garment at a time, doesn’t use water or chemicals and sometimes might need “sustainably sourced” raw materials added in, but it hopes to make “this share as small as possible.”

    The entire process takes about five hours and is visible to shoppers. For now, customers can choose one of three items to be made — a sweater, a baby blanket or a scarf for a fee of $11 to $16.

    “We are looking to expand the range available as we get to know Looop better,” the company said in an email.

    The Looop machine dissembles old clothing, shreds it, turns it into yarn, which then is used to make new clothing. H&M said the system is currently only available in Sweden, where H&M is based. It declined to reveal what future plans it may have to expand Looop, if any. While the Looop system could help spread awareness about clothing waste and recycling, for now, it lacks the scale to make any widespread impact on the volume of clothing waste generated annually.

    According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s website, 16.9 million tons of textile waste was generated in the United States in 2017, the latest data available. The recycling rate was just 15.2 percent, with 2.6 million tons recycled.

    “Fast fashion has had an impact on this because so much of the clothing is not well constructed or made with synthetic materials that can’t be easily recycled,” said Jackie King, executive director of the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association, a trade group for the textile recycling industry.

    H&M and other fast fashion sellers like Zara have taken some steps to curtail textile waste.

    In 2013, H&M launched a global garment collecting program in all of its stores and has set a goal of having all clothing sold in its stores be made from recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030. That figure currently stands at 57%, according to the company.

    Similarly, customers can drop off used clothing, footwear and accessories in more than 1,300 Zara stores. Last year, Zara announced that all of the cotton, linen and polyester used by the company will be organic, sustainably sourced or recycled by 2025.

    “One of the biggest drivers of clothing overconsumption are fast-fashion sellers,” said Deborah Drew, analyst and social impact lead with the global research non-profit World Resources Institute. “Large companies like H&M and Zara can have a really big, transformational impact on the industry and on consumers if they lead the way in facilitating change.”

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  • Japan’s first gourmet restaurant delivery app lifts off

    Japan’s first gourmet restaurant delivery app lifts off

    Starting today, Tokyo foodies will no longer have to compromise when they order food for delivery. Japan’s first gourmet restaurant delivery app, Food-e, launches today in central Tokyo. With a curated collection of Tokyo’s best restaurants, exclusively available on Food-e, such as Nobu Tokyo, Elio Locanda, Oak Door, Shunbou and Chinaroom, consumers and companies can order great food, professionally delivered to their homes, offices or other locations of their choice.

    Users can access the app at www.food-e.jp from a browser on their smartphones, tablets or PCs and make their selections from menus of mouth-watering professional photos. The food will be delivered in high-quality packaging, with hot and cold items separated to control temperature. Food-e’s drivers are uniformed and insured, full-time professionals, expert in Tokyo’s roads, who will delicately handle the food to your door. Food-e is also the first delivery app offering bilingual customer service to both restaurants and users.

    For restaurants owners, Food-e has changed the traditional business model of delivery apps by charging users a fair fee for delivery and significantly lowering the commissions paid by restaurants. This allows restaurants to make a fair profit on delivery orders while gaining new customers for in-store dining.

    For users, Food-e offers a choice of great restaurants, most of which have never been available for delivery before, at prices generally the same as in-store dining. All of Food-e’s restaurants are not available on any other delivery app.

    Initially, Food-e’s delivery area is a 5km radius from Nishi Azabu, which includes parts of Minato, Chuo, Chiyoda, Shibuya, Meguro and Shinjuku wards. In the near future, Food-e will expand to other parts of Tokyo and eventually to other major cities in Japan.

    Following the official launch today, Food-e will regularly add new restaurants, offering users high quality and an increasing variety of cuisines.

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  • Manhattan Associates rolls out new eCommerce solution for global clothing company during COVID-19 lockdown

    Manhattan Associates rolls out new eCommerce solution for global clothing company during COVID-19 lockdown

    As COVID-19 swept its way across the globe, and many countries were forced into lockdown, businesses that were undergoing large-scale projects were subject to the challenge of no longer being able to operate under usual conditions. However, despite being caught in the grips of a global pandemic, Manhattan Associates’ was able to deliver its (WMS) remotely under COVID-19 lockdown to a global clothing designer and manufacturer.

    Many retailers across the Asia-Pacific region have experienced a huge spike in online orders during the COVID-19 period, which has stretched processes, technologies, and people. This has led to an increased focus on how to better manage eCommerce orders and the need for solutions to support the smooth flow of online goods to customers.

    Retailers today need warehouse systems that have the flexibility and agility necessary to adapt and grow alongside their business. However, the added challenge of how to deploy such solutions in a time when the movement and availability of technical experts is limited due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and lockdowns, is significant.

    In lieu of the usual in person deployment processes, Manhattan Associates can successfully design, implement, and deploy Warehouse Management System’s (WMS) remotely.

    “The ever-changing nature of eCommerce and consumer demands means that businesses can’t wait to improve their processes. Businesses need to constantly innovate to meet customer demands and COVID-19 lockdowns won’t stop this. Retailers must have agility and scalability built into their systems in order to seize new opportunities while still maintaining operational efficiencies. This is something our WMS works to achieve by being designed to meet consumer demands now and into the future,” said Richard Wright, Managing Director, SEA, at Manhattan Associates.

    Lawrence Railton, Managing Director and Founder of global clothing brand, AS Colour, found that after the company was forced into COVID-19 lockdown, more people were heading for the eCommerce space to buy goods, which increased the need to improve their warehouse operations, even if having a technical expert on-the-ground to deploy new technology was not possible.

    “With many lines of distribution brought to a halt in New Zealand, we saw an overflow of orders once restrictions eased, which put a lot of pressure on our DC to catch up,” said Lawrence. “This fluctuation in eCommerce demand is exactly the type of situation that drew us to implement Manhattan’s WMS technology in the first place, as it would prepare us for any future shifts in the market.”

    “When rolling out the new system, we really had to use remote working to our advantage, which in the end allowed us to launch the new system two weeks ahead of schedule and save plenty of money on travel and overheads in the process. Even under remote conditions, Manhattan’s expertise, motivation, and ongoing support ensured that the project was running smoothly, and that any issues were resolved quickly and efficiently,” added Lawrence.

    To hear more, Manhattan Associates will be hosting an APAC Virtual Summit from October 27-30. To register, go to: Manhattan Associates APAC Virtual Summit.

     

     

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  • Carmaker Hyundai launches fashion collection from up-cycled waste

    Carmaker Hyundai launches fashion collection from up-cycled waste

    Hyundai Motor has announced the launch of its sustainable fashion collection – Re:Style 2020 – created by upcycling discarded automotive waste materials from manufacturing and scrapping processes.

    The company says it has taken a creative approach to sustainable fashion by converting auto waste into marketable products in collaboration with artists – Alighieri, E.L.V. DENIM, Public School, pushBUTTON, Richard Quinn, and Rosie Assoulin.

    The eco-friendly fashion collection features a variety of products such as jewelry, jumpsuits, working vests, bags, and various other clothing. For example, Alighieri created a collection of necklaces, chokers, and bracelets with repurposed car seatbelts, car glass, and foam materials. A work vest with pockets has been made using airbag materials by pushBUTTON. The collection also includes a tote bag made of seatbelt webbings, carpet fabrics, and foam, designed by Rosie Assoulin.

    The idea behind Hyundai’s ‘Re:Style 2020’ has been to make use of waste materials from the auto scrapping process that ultimately ends up in landfills. Though materials such as iron and nonferrous metals are currently recycled as part of the scrapping process, some other materials such as leather, glass, and airbags cannot be. It was these leftovers that were sent to the collaborative partners of the fashion collection.

    The sales of sustainable fashion products will begin on October 13 at London’s Selfridges pop-up store and Selfridges online store. Proceeds from the sales will go towards the British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion.

    Hyundai says that by demonstrating that discarded resources can be reimagined into valuable products, the company aims to encourage other industries to see waste as a recreative opportunity. “(And) work collaboratively toward an environmentally accountable and economically efficient future,” says Wonhong Cho, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor Company.

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