eTail Asia Virtual Summit Blog
How Vestiaire Collective is riding the resale wave in a pandemic
In luxury fashion, distinctive styles are categorized through a medley of social status, personal preference, longevity and value. As we move along the 21st century, buying and selling of preowned luxury goods is gaining immense popularity, shaking off any negative connotations often associated with ‘second-hand goods. Pierre Everling, Chief Regional Officer, APAC, Vestiaire Collective shares his thoughts on why second hand luxury is steadily gathering pace and growing in popularity.
How to build an analytics-driven organisation
Denis Sekic, Social Selling Consultant & Founder at Ceedoo.com talks to Anvesha Poswalia, Digital Marketing Lead from L'Oreal Professionnel, Narayan Keshavan, Head - Digital Analytics (Design Analytics) at Dell Technologies and Jitin Sharma, Global Digital Marketing Advisor from Shell. They get into how you can generate forward-looking insights that can be used to make operational, managerial and strategic decisions rather than just “rearview” descriptions of what happened.
The future is interactive video commerce w/ Felix Leong
In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership, Danny Levy talks to Felix Leong, Director of Sales (South Asia) at Vonage. They get into interactive video commerce and discuss three key points that will help you bring it successfully into your organisation. The retail experience, how to leverage AR/VR (with examples of how the technology is being used NOW) and how you can use it to drive revenue and growth.
Demystifying B2B eCommerce
In this podcast episode Danny Levy talks to Mark Sutherland the Director at Transform to Digital and the Senior Head of eCommerce at the Stone Group. They get into the key pillars for a successful B2B eCommerce, why you need to focus on the ends not the means, how CRM changes the skill-sets required for your sales team, overcoming the fear of the human factor being replaced by eCommerce, driving contractual relationships instead of individual sales and how to win long term instead of short term contracts. Mark also shares his top leadership and life/career lessons.
How Food and Beverage Establishments can Beat COVID-19
Like many others, the food and beverage industry is dealt a heavy blow from the implication of the pandemic. Crossing the finishing line this year is going to be a grave challenge for most establishments, yet they will have to find the silver lining to be of service during the crisis and the opportunity to make money, to at least stay open for business.
Delight Your Customers And Future-Proof Your Brand
COVID-19’s impact on customer behavior has been dramatically changed by digital engagement. Retailers that successfully integrate a first-class digital experience with the brand awareness potential offered by physical stores are set to stand out in a big way. Especially those who focus on customer experience and respond with agility and innovation in their unified commerce experience.
Agile and resilient leadership – How to develop a brilliant culture
Part Two continues Danny's conversation with Warren Hayashi, President of Adyen Asia Pacific and Jheeva Subramanian, CFO of the Singapore department store BHG. They get into how to build an A-grade and agile team, why genuine connections are so important in a time of remote working, the importance of providing real-time feedback, continuous learning and improvement, how to get your team outside of their comfort zone, the best ways to look after yourself and their top productivity hacks.
Retail digital transformation - How to delight your buyers and future proof your brand
In this special two part series, Danny Levy investigates the huge acceleration we are seeing in digital transformation for this industry. Two guests are joining him for this episode: Warren Hayashi, President of Adyen Asia Pacific and Jheeva Subramanian, CFO of the Singapore department store BHG.
How Superdry is nailing their Customer Experience during COVID-19
“Loyalty is tough to build, but easy to destroy”. Good customer service/experience is a cornerstone of every business and a key brand differentiator to keep customers. We had a quick chat with Brendan Gillen, eCommerce Head at Superdry to discuss about how Superdry is nailing its customer experience in such unprecedented times.
The Coming AI Revolution with Kshira Saagar, Director of Data Science & Analytics, Global Fashion Group & The Iconic
The adoption Artificial Intelligence (AI) has well underway before the pandemic outbreak; being developed continuously and integrated into strategies as companies shift their focus to recovery. This week, I managed to catch Kshira Saagar, Director of Data Science & Analytics, Global Fashion Group & The Iconic to find out more about how AI is going to revolutionize the retail space in future.
Behind The Curtain: The Adorn Cosmetics Story (Part 1)
This special two-part series is joined by Adorn Cosmetics CEO Briony Kennedy, a Melbourne based business woman, passionate environmental advocate, former model & beauty industry veteran. In part 1 you'll hear about Briony's own podcasting journey, her entrepreneurial spirit, the inspiration for starting Adorn Cosmetics, the early days, challenges faced, and what went wrong.
Behind The Curtain: The Adorn Cosmetics Story (Part 2)
Part two of this series with Adorn Cosmetics CEO Briony Kennedy goes deep into the now - how Covid-19 has had its impact on the business. Briony talks about the need to adapt marketing strategies, social media do's and don'ts, and also closes with an outlook of digital marketing going forward.
How Pomelo Fashion Facilitates Guidelines during COVID-19
In this week’s feature, I spoke with Anders Heikenfeldt, Chief Retail Officer of Pomelo Fashion. He shares on how physical stores can get social distancing right when they reopen and about the importance of communicating the most up to date accurate information to customers in times of crisis.
How brands can position themselves and communicate during COVID-19
The past couple of weeks have been rough; our inboxes, text messages, television advertisements etc. have been flooded with news about COVID-19 and navigating through this crisis. It can all be a bit overwhelming to get your message across effectively and appropriately and on the receiving end, hardly digestible. This week in my chat with Michael Ryan Chan, Managing Partner, Evye LLP, we discuss how brands can position their messaging during COVID-19.
An inside look at outland denim and its founder James Bartle
This week's eTail Digital Transformation & Leadership podcast will feature James Bartle, the CEO at Outland Denim - the world’s most humanitarian denim. We spoke with James as he shares how the 2009 movie Taken inspired him to join the fight against human trafficking in Asia. We'll also be discussing all things digital, what it takes to be a successful leader, and the impact COVID-19 is having on retail across SE Asia.
Crystal-balling the Next Wave in Retail with Sharon Gai,Global Director Market Places of Alibaba Group
In the wake of COVID-19, non-essential brick and mortar retail have been forced to shut their doors and those in operation are to adhere to mandatory social distancing measures and various health and safety guideline. Laura Anne Danaraj spoke to Sharon Gai, Global Director Market Places, Alibaba Group, to find out what she thinks this will all lead to once all is said and done. Will eCommerce become the new norm for shopping, and how will consumer preferences change?
An Inside Look at Love, Bonito with the Chief Commercial Officer Dione Song
Today we kick of our series with Love, Bonito. A brand that shed its former blog shop image and is now a 200-strong regional business.Together with the team, Dione has transformed the company and positioned it for broad global expansion. On this episode we'll hear from Dione on what the journey to build the Asian female brand of the future been like so far and a whole lot more.
3 Major Changes in the Luxury Market due to COVID-19
In the second part of eTail’s special series on Luxury Retail in Coping with COVID-19, I spoke with Maria Graefin von Scheel-Plessen, Global Media Manager from Germany luxury brand Montblanc, who’s dedicated to transforming the luxury maison digitally.
Will eCommerce platform BlinQ be able to save luxury retail?
In the first part of eTail’s special series on Luxury Retail in Coping with COVID-19, we speak with Bob Chua, Founder and CEO of luxury fashion online marketplace BlinQ, a leading FashionTech enabler in the AR and eCommerce space, focused on the Southeast Asian markets.
Retail in APAC during COVID-19
Danny Levy, Managing Director eTail, shares his views on the impact that COVID-19 has brought to the various verticals within Asia's retail industry.
The Outlook For Martech In 2020
Today’s martech stacks include core technology platforms essential to a marketer’s day-to-day operations, such as customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation systems, with additional tools for email marketing, online or offline advertising, and the like.
Mastering Cross-border eCommerce
To survive in a global marketplace, it’s no longer enough to simply sell in your home country. Cross-border trade as a revenue stream is being facilitated through advances in eCommerce and the breaking down of international barriers - and it’s a sector of the retail industry that’s growing.
*NEW* The Future Of Personalisation In Retail - Predictions And Tips For Online And Offline
The trend for personalisation in retail continues with much hype, but limited success - at least, in the eyes of consumers.
*NEW* Experience Driven Retail – Maximising In-Store Experiences
As the retail sector becomes increasingly reliant on eCommerce, providing the best possible experience for consumers - both online and in-store - will be a key differentiator between successful brands, and the competitors they leave behind.
*NEW* The Power Of Data Science And Predictive Analytics
Using data science and predictive analytics, retailers can find proactive methods of harnessing new and extensive data sources in innovative ways.
How Sandvik Overcame the Challenges of Becoming an Ecommerce Business and Improved Links with Customers and Suppliers, Bringing Considerable Cost Savings
Sandvik is an online tools company which has undergone a massive change in the digital age and is having to adapt to stay relevant in its field. Engineering and technology are continuously challenging our perception of what is achievable
Standing out in the retail fashion industry with Love, Bonito
Love, Bonito, gives us an exclusive interview on the success of its eCommerce business in the times of transformative digitalization. Read on to find out more
Here’s How Baskin Robbins is Using Digital Technology to Connect with Its Customers
Baskin Robbins has always taken a product focused approach to its marketing but has recently changed that ethos in response to the changing habits of its customers.
Here’s How Tmall Became a Dominant Force in the Asian Ecommerce Market
When B2B retail giant Alibaba decided to launch Tmall – an ecommerce platform designed to help local and international businesses sell brand name goods to mainland Chinese consumers – it’s hard to imagine that a decade later Tmall would have 500 million active users and sit as the world’s ninth most visited website.
Here’s How Saint-Gobain Achieved Success Rapidly by Optimizing Their Integration Strategy
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key in the construction industry. Its solutions can be found in everything from buildings, transportation, and infrastructure.
Case Study Interactive: Siemens Healthineers
By digitally optimizing, integrating, and simplifying business processes, Siemens Healthineers are transforming healthcare. Since 2017, the organization's Digital Ecosystem platform has been directly addressing - and meeting - many of the challenges faced by healthcare providers across the globe.
Here’s How Ingram Micro Used Digital Technologies to Understand Customer Behavior and Create a Seamless Experience
Customer experience is at the fore of many business strategies in 2019. With unprecedented competition due to the global marketplace and intense pressure from huge ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, it’s customer experience which is becoming a key brand differentiator – even among B2B companies.
Here’s How Wärtsilä Is Supporting Employees Through Its Digital Business Transformation with Digital Bootcamps and State-of-the-Art Microlearning App
Digital transformation isn't just about technology – it’s also about people. As such, what digital transformation is really about is bringing together the power of technology with a culture that embraces the change it can lead for the organization.
How Huawei is Taking on Amazon and Alibaba with Its B2B Communications Services
Cloud-based services are continuing to replace legacy IT systems during the digital transformation with some industry leaders predicting that 85% of enterprise applications will be run on cloud platforms by 2025. HUAWEI is answering this call by creating cloud and network synergy for its own B2B services.
Here’s Why You Should be Looking Towards Asia for B2B Ecommerce Growth
The Asian B2B ecommerce sector is on the rise. Recent research by Forrester has identified a predicted growth of 12.1% per annum, and a promising future for the market as we move through 2018. China stands head and shoulders above the competition, outperforming the US by nearly double.
How Shell Lubricants is Encouraging Greater B2B Collaboration with Its New Campaign
Shell Lubricants believes the key to successful operational efficiency and reduced total cost of ownership is increased industry collaboration and the harnessing of the power those relationships can yield. And it’s looking to further promote this ethos with its new B2B campaign.