Social Commerce from the view of Southeast Asian online sellers
With the rapidly growing Internet and social media adoption rates in Southeast Asia, social commerce is predicted to become the next big thing in the region’s E-commerce sector. Currently, there are 375 million social media users out of 416 million Internet users in Southeast Asia, a huge customer base that can be approached easily if […]
Free Guide: E-commerce in Southeast Asia
Boxme Global is the premier E-commerce fulfillment service provider in Southeast Asia. To help you better understand this emerging market, we have prepared for you the ultimate guide to the region’s E-commerce landscape, with a download link that can be found below.
What E-commerce consumers are buying amid the coronavirus pandemic
E-commerce is seeing a spike in volume as people limit going to the public as much as possible. And here is what they are buying.
3 key factors that contribute to Shopee’s success
Even though being a late-comer, these strategies have helped Shopee in gaining the spot as Southeast Asia’s top E-commerce platform.
Warehousing vs Fulfillment: Which logistics solution is right for your business?
Third-party logistics, or 3PL for short, is a business specialized in providing outsourced logistics services. By integrating a 3PL into your company’s supply chain, you can optimize the logistics operation choosing from various fulfillment methods that the 3PL offers. 3PL usually offers services such as warehousing, order fulfillment, delivery, etc. So, how exactly can a […]
8 E-commerce trends that will continue its success in 2020
Southeast Asia, with a booming population and a surging internet penetration rate, is set to be the next consumer powerhouse in the world. Google reports that the region’s E-commerce sector already surpassed USD 38 billion in value, with a bold prediction of $50 billion by the year 2025. Moving towards an automated and mobile-focused experience, […]
E-commerce platforms that are dominating Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s E-commerce, as the biggest Internet economy sector, has exceeded USD 38 billion in value. Among hundreds of competitors, potential winners are starting to show up as 2019 is coming to an end, according to an E-commerce report by iPrice Group, App Annie and Similar Web. ->> See more: E-commerce: now the largest Internet economy […]
How Gen Z shops online using social media
Social media has come a long way since first introduced in the 1990s, from a platform that connects friends and families to a place where people can engage with their favorite brands, express their opinions and stay updated about global events. Growing up with technology integrated into their lives, Gen Z (born between 1995 and […]
When third-party logistics is right for your business
What is third-party logistics? Third-party logistics (3PL) are companies that offer outsourced logistics and supply chain management to other companies. 3PL companies can provide a single service like delivery or warehousing; or a complete service system. Types of 3PL services Transportation: Mainly focus on delivering your product, locally or internationally. Warehousing: Store and manage your […]
Livestream is now transforming E-commerce
Live commerce is a service that combines live video streaming with the ability to interact with sellers and purchase goods immediately. Kohl’s, a department store retailer, was the pioneer business that adopts selling goods through live commerce. During New York Fashion Week in 2015, Kolh’s streamed the live view of LC Lauren Conrad Runway on […]
Southeast Asia catches on China’s Singles Day
Singles Day is not an unfamiliar term with E-commerce users – we are seeing its shocking deals since the beginning of October, long before the actual date 11.11. Originated as an anti-Valentine holiday for university students, since 2009 the date was marketed by Chinese E-commerce giant Alibaba to become the biggest shopping festival in China, […]
Southeast Asia: Fastest adopters of conversational commerce
What is conversational commerce? The term refers to the method of using chat or messaging apps to sell goods and services online. Combining the convenience of online shopping with a personal take, conversational commerce is being embraced by customers across the world, with Southeast Asians being the leaders. Southeast Asians as the fastest adopters Surpassed […]
E-commerce Insights: How Southeast Asians shop online
Southeast Asian E-commerce is prosperous as ever, thanks to a combination of increasing choices, better access to the Internet and rising affluence. A survey named “Riding the Digital Wave: Southeast Asia’s Discovery Generation”, conducted by Facebook and Bain & Company provides us with valuable insights regarding this promising sector. The study draws information from nearly […]
E-commerce: now the largest Internet economy sector in Southeast Asia
2019 is not over yet, but the E-commerce sector of Southeast Asia (SEA) already racked up $38.2 billion in total gross merchandise volume (GMV), officially surpassed Online Travel to become the biggest sector of the Internet Economy. So what’s the cause behind this triumph? E-commerce platforms and related services have provided them with access to […]
E-commerce planning for peak season
For the E-commerce world in Southeast Asia, peak season begins in October and the hype continues until Lunar New Year. E-commerce parties like Singles’ Day 11/11, Double 12 on 12/12, Christmas and two New Years, any retail business should be ready to meet the high demand of the region.e Planning should be underway already, but […]