Taobao Malaysia holds first Raya sale

Source: Taobao Malaysia Instagram page. Duit Raya is up for grabs on Wednesdays in March.

Taobao Malaysia is ushering in its first-ever sales campaign dedicated to the Ramadhan and Raya season. Running throughout March, the month-long campaign features promotions, daily free shipping vouchers, and curated festive essentials.

Following the successful introduction of its English interface in September last year, Taobao Malaysia continues its commitment to making the platform more accessible to local users with tailored shopping solutions and promotions via the Raya campaign.

Jess Lew, Country Head of Taobao Malaysia said: "We are thrilled to celebrate one of our country's biggest festive moments together with our first-ever Raya campaign. We have prepared an abundance of promotions to make it easier and more rewarding for our customers to shop for their festive needs. With the successful implementation of the English interface, we can further enhance the shopping experience, ensuring that everyone can easily access the Taobao platform and shop effortlessly."

Serikan Rumah untuk Raya & Balik Kampung Essentials runs from 9 to 22 March. There will be discounts on décor, furniture, lighting, carpets and travel essentials like suitcases. 

The Last Call Raya Sale will be held from 23 to 31 March.

On top of these shoppers have the chance to grab a limited-time offer, and an RMB35 voucher (equivalent to RM21) to enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend required during this promotion period. For first-time Taobao shoppers, deals for as low as RMB1 (equivalent to RM0.62) are up for grabs. 

Taobao Malaysia is also introducing the Spend & Win Duit Raya promotion. Shoppers stand a chance to win up to RMB50 (equivalent to RM30) in duit Raya every Wednesday in March at 12 pm when they make a purchase, with 100 winners per day. The duit Raya will be in the form of a cashback amount, and equivalent to the amount shoppers spend, capped at RMB50 (equivalent to RM30).

"We hope to build a more holistic shopping environment with the promise of delivering our biggest promotion in Malaysia ever. We believe Malaysians will be able to save more and enjoy more this festive season," said Lew.

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The Taobao app is available to download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. 

Watch the associated video at https://www.tiktok.com/@taobao.malaysia/video/7478181353075313927

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Ten million deals at the Lazada Mid-Year Festival

- First sale event since Lazada’s brand refresh offers 10 million deals

-  First region-wide livestreamed gameshow furthers Lazada’s shoppertainment strategy

-  New features on LazGames include launch of leaderboard and brand customisation tools

Lazada will hold its first ever mid-year sale event, the Lazada Mid-Year Festival, on 12 July across six markets in Southeast Asia (SEA).

From 0000 to 2359, consumers will get access to product deals ranging from branded items to new arrivals and unique finds.

The one-day mega sale offers 10 million deals your heart desires, a nod to Lazada’s brand refresh unveiled in June. The Mid-Year Festival is the e-commerce leader’s first sale event that brings to life its new brand idea Go Where Your Heart Beats.

The addition of a new mega sale day to Lazada’s shopping event calendar this year is designed to bring customers and sellers more opportunities to ignite new possibilities. To encourage more shoppers to follow their hearts, Lazada is offering attractive benefits such as free shipping with participating sellers as well as millions of Lazada vouchers to be given away throughout the day.

“More than just a shopping platform, Lazada strives to be an everyday lifestyle destination for consumers in Southeast Asia. Introducing our new Mid-Year Festival during a traditionally quieter shopping season presents more chances in a year for us to bring excitement to shoppers and provide our sellers more opportunities to boost their performance,” said Jing Yin, President of Lazada Group.

As part of Lazada’s new Mid-Year Festival, the company is furthering its shoppertainment strategy with its first region-wide livestreamed gameshow across six countries. GUESS IT is a 30-minute in-app show that combines a gameshow concept with professionally-generated livestreamed content. It involves an entertaining local personality playing host and giving away clues for viewers to guess the price of products.

A total of 672 GUESS IT episodes across the region will feature over 4,000 items from a variety of sellers, with a focus on newly-launched and special edition products. The livestreamed gameshow alone has resulted in 68,000 new livestreaming account followers in the Philippines, 10 times the number of viewers per average livestream session in Thailand, and double the number per average livestream session in Singapore to date.

“Our professionally-generated GUESS IT content offers a new way to feature brands and sellers, while increasing in-app consumer dwell time and purchase,” said Mary Zhou, CMO of Lazada Group.

Lazada’s LazGames also features strongly in the Mid-Year Festival with the introduction of new features including a leaderboard function to track. As part of the Mid-Year Festival, Lazada has also made it possible for the first time for brands to customise LazGames with their own logo and products.

KEEPERS Red Letter Sale to showcase Singapore designer brands

The largest Singapore designer sale will be returning in 2019, larger than before, with over 50 designers offering up to 90% discount.

The sophomore edition of the KEEPERS Red Letter Sale will see offerings from favourite accessory brands, publishing houses, home and décor labels, fashion and footwear brands as well as a selection of food and beverage partners to keep shoppers energised. Shoppers will be able to:

- Explore local tales and fables at Epigram Books

- Create their own scents with local perfumeries Artisan of Sense, The LAB Fragrances and SIX

- Try out eco-conscious and natural skincare labels such as Alcheme Skincare, which offers a free skin consultation for a custom skincare blend, Frank Skincare, a small-batch luxury skincare brand that is made entirely in Singapore, and RE:ERTH, powered by exclusive nature-derived active ingredients such as Japanese white turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria).

- Enjoy Nodspark's non-toxic vinyl nail wraps. There is a S$4 discount off the next purchase for every eight empty Nodspark packaging sent back to the retailer.

Ladies' fashion brands at the sale include A.Oei Studio, Aijek, Ans.ein, Dotted Line, GINLEE Studio, Hansel, Max Tan, Run After, Sabrina Goh, The Form, Triologie, Twotaels Co, Vilry.co, Weekend Sundries and Whole9Yards.

Men can look forward to local labels such as Ashenfeld, evenodd (both menswear and womenswear) and Graye Studio (a unisex label). Peas and Plums also covers kidswear.

Source: KEEPERS. Poster for the event.

Get swimsuits and lounge wear from K.BLU ad Kenzlily. Queenmark scarves will be on sale, and Rocket Eyewear’s travel-inspired shades. Shoes will be available at Anothersole and The World at Your Feet.

There will be accessories galore, from Desti Saint’s leather clutches and bags to Gnome & Bow’s storytelling bags and wallets, It Takes Balls’ hand-knit bags and Ling Wu’s bags of exotic leather. Round out the look with Blithe & Merry’s tassel earrings or Eden & Ellie’s beaded jewellery, pearl and semi-precious gems with Stones that Rock, and Carrie K.’s meaningful modern heirlooms.

Carrie K.’s Modern Heirloom collection is a contemporary twist to Singapore's multicultural, heritage stories, inspired by the Peranakan tiles. Carrie K. Hexa Rings come in auspicious Pink Amethyst, Amethyst, Sky Blue Topaz, Green Amethyst, White Topaz, and Red Garnet, all part of the CNY 2019 Zodiac Lucky Colours series. Each hexagon-shaped gemstone is custom-cut and bezel-set.

Refuelling stations will be operated by Demochoco, Fossa Chocolate, GTCL, Intermission Bar by The Projector, Spatula & Whisk and Wine & Philosophy.

 KEEPERS works to foster greater appreciation and desire for craftsmanship and independent design in Singapore. Through regular events at the National Design Centre, KEEPERS offers a platform for designers and craftsmen to connect with the public.

Details:

The Keepers Red Letter Sale will be held from 11 to 13 January 2019 on levels one and two at the National Design Centre, from 11 am to 7 pm.

INSKEN hosts global marketing summit for Malaysia entrepreneurs

Source: INSKEN. Firdaus delivered
welcome remarks at GMS 2018.

Held for the second year, INSKEN’s (Institut Keusahawanan Negara's) annual Global Marketing Summit (GMS) aims to help create game changers in the local entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Malaysia's YB Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof said, “Significant attention continues to be placed on promoting the growth on entrepreneurs and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia, specifically for B40s and M40s*. The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) will utilise the allocated budget to develop a focused and inclusive entrepreneur development program to be implemented in 2019.

“Our mission is to generate entrepreneurs with integrity and competitiveness in the global market. This is to encourage entrepreneurship in Malaysia Baharu** particularly among the low-income groups across all segments of the society.”

INSKEN, the lead agency for National Entrepreneurship Development and the National Entrepreneurship Resource Centre, staged the first GMS last year to address the global challenges facing homegrown businesses, and again this year for local entrepreneurs keen to up their game.

“Over the years, a myriad of entrepreneurship programmes and skill enhancements have been undertaken to nurture and groom individuals and companies to reach business perfection. As the leading agency for National Entrepreneurship Development under the purview of Ministry of Entrepreneur Development, it is INSKEN’s responsibility to address this problem. Thus, the idea of Global Marketing Summit was born,” said Firdaus Azharuddin, CEO, INSKEN.

He said the GMS 2018 was focused on creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs to meet and learn from influential speakers. Sessions at the event featured Rob Craven, Sales Advisor for Microsoft and Airbus; Vinita Bali, former Marketing Director for Coca-Cola and Cadbury; Ashraf Sinclair, actor and owner of TGI Fridays Indonesia, and Neelofa, founder of Naelofar Hijab.

INSKEN aims to develop highly knowledgeable, resilient and capable movers and shakers who embrace the tech-driven, app-enabled and disruptive environment that entrepreneurs operate in today, without sacrificing their sense of humanity and fair play. It became an agency under MED in July 2018.

Since 2015, INSKEN has successfully trained 28,330 local entrepreneurs via 1,109 entrepreneurship development training programmes held throughout Malaysia. These programmes are divided into several categories to empower different tiers of entrepreneurs, from public outreach to startup programmes, scale-up programmes, and ecosystem enhancement. By the end of 2017, INSKEN noted that 325 out of 500 companies that undertook its training programmes had successfully increased their revenue by 10%.  

*B40 refers to the bottom 40% of household income earners.There are three population bands, with T20 being the top 20% of income earners and M40 the middle 40% of household income earners.

**The New Malaysia, as based on the manifesto of the current ruling government.

Lazada's 11.11 Shopping Festival promises more fun all round

This year’s Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival is already setting new records - over 50 million deals will be offered, against last year’s record 27 million. More than 400,000 sellers and brands will participate in this year’s event, nearly three times more than last year.

The annual event by Lazada, a major online shopping and selling platform in the region, is aimed at showcasing the convenience and value of online shopping, and allowing shoppers to take advantage of “out-of-this-world” prices on brands and products. For 24 hours starting midnight of November 11, shoppers in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam can enjoy blockbuster deals from LazMall and local sellers on Lazada marketplace, including discounts of up to 90% on more than 1 million items during the 24-hour shopping spree. 

In what has become a uniquely Lazada experience, shoppers can expect exciting games while collecting discount and promotion vouchers in addition to shopping for their favourite brands. From November 1, shoppers can start collecting promotion vouchers through popular games such as SlashIt and ShakeIt in the run-up to the Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival.

This year, Lazada will be introducing a new game as part of the 11.11 Shopping Festival. Wonderland is an interactive map that allows shoppers to discover 11.11 deals from various brands as well as win special Lazada or store vouchers for their purchases while they indulge in the biggest one-day sale. Some of the brands and sellers that are participating in Wonderland include L'Oréal, Laneige and Huawei. 

“Bargain-hunters are also fun-seekers. Shopping doesn’t have to be boring and our business is not just about offering discounts or a one-off deal. So we are introducing games for shoppers to have some fun while browsing, buying and getting discounts – and they are loving it. Our focus is about building a great shopping experience. It’s the heart to everything we do and what makes an e-commerce operation vibrant,” said Jing Yin, Co-president, Commercial, Lazada Group.

This year, Lazada is staging two gala TV shows in Malaysia and Thailand, where local celebrities and influencers will participate and put fans to the test through games. During the Super Show, contestants stand a chance to walk away with mega giveaways such as the VW Beetle as well as return air tickets to Paris, France.

In total, 1,111 celebrities and influencers across Southeast Asia will come together with their fans to celebrate the Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival and build a mega online shopping community through live-streaming sessions, Facebook and Instagram posts. For the first time, Lazada is featuring its own Lazada playlist on Spotify, so that consumers can shop while listening to their favourite tunes. 

To prepare for the year-end shopping season and its largest sale event, Lazada launched its inaugural 9.9 sale on September 9, where over 11 million customers shopped on Lazada’s app in just 24 hours. Lazada has also been working with brands and sellers over the last three months to provide seller workshops and brand campaigns for businesses to better engage with customers, and to refine the Lazada app for a smoother and more seamless shopping experience.

“Our brands and sellers want go beyond transactions. They are all fired up to create their own universe in the ecommerce world, showcase their biggest and best deals to our shoppers during this one-day only shopping marathon and provide the most fun and engaging experience on Lazada,” said Jing.

Launched in 2012, Lazada is the No. 1 online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia –present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. With 350 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories from beauty, fashion, and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, sports equipment and groceries. The company maintains its own first- and last-mile delivery arm supported by approximately 100 logistics partners. 

Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding, which reinvented 11.11 as a day to shop. For the first time, Lazada’s participation in the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival is in conjunction with other Alibaba Group platforms including Taobao and Tmall. As the 10th anniversary celebration of 11.11 by the whole of the Alibaba Group, this year's 11.11 is set to be the largest ever yet for consumers worldwide.

On top of more than RMB10 billion in daily hongbao giveaways and shop coupons for select categories up for grabs for all Taobao and Tmall users, there will also be even more promotional offers such as promo codes and free shipping deals on selected items. 

In a media briefing held in conjunction with the launch of Lazada’s 11.11 Shopping Festival the Lazada Group pledged to help 8 million e-commerce entrepreneurs as well as small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia to thrive by 2030. The company also announced its commitment to create an inclusive and sustainable e-commerce ecosystem in the region.

Source: Lazada. From left: Kapoor (back to camera), S. Iswaran, Poignant, and Baptist at the panel.

The e-commerce platform said it will assist SMEs to digitise their businesses and gain better access to Internet-savvy and mobile consumers; make it easier for sellers to create their own brands on Lazada; while leveraging the company’s logistics network to facilitate the transfer of goods. 

At the opening speech of a panel discussion hosted by Lazada on the state of e-commerce in Southeast Asia, Lucy Peng, Executive Chairwoman and CEO, Lazada Group, said: “Having overcome the early challenges of building up the business and industry in a nascent landscape, we now want to lead our ecosystem through the era of robust digital transformation. 

Source: Lazada. Peng.

"Our focus is on creating a trusted platform connecting sellers to the Southeast Asian consumers. By enabling sellers with our technology and logistics capabilities, we want to help sellers flourish, to become sustainable businesses that will contribute to Southeast Asia economic growth in the long run.” 

The panel comprised S. Iswaran, Singapore Minister for Communications & Information, Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations; Pierre Poignant, Executive President, Lazada Group; Simon Baptist, Global Chief Economist and MD, Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) in Asia; and media personality Anita Kapoor.

Panelists discussed SMEs’ e-commerce expertise and access to local consumers.To help sellers reach more customers, Lazada has developed tools, training and other initiatives that enable sellers of all sizes to attract, engage and convert more consumers into sales.

That said, Lazada aspires to do more. “(The) new generation of sellers no longer view e-commerce as a 'good-to-have', but a necessity in order to drive success. And e-commerce players like Lazada can be strategic partners to sellers who are committed to their professional and business growth. Their thriving businesses will boost the ecosystem,” said Poignant.

On cross-border trade, another common challenge faced by SMEs raised at the panel, Baptist said, “Singapore has led the way in actively pursuing an agenda for open trade borders. However, there are still challenges for SMEs, especially in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, due to a lack of access to financial and support services, as well as a need to develop capacity in e-payments and e-commerce."

Faced with limited fulfilment players, a small and fragmented transportation sector, as well as vastly different infrastructure landscapes, e-commerce players in Southeast Asia typically struggle with logistics, to the point where they might not survive.

“Our research showed that logistics is a challenge, particularly in archipelagos like Indonesia and the Philippines. Road networks, as well as the retail and distribution network, came up as higher-risk areas for e-commerce firms,” said Baptist.

Panellists identified data and technology as the two key factors that will dynamically evolve the customer experience for online shoppers, due to Southeast Asia’s heterogeneity. E-commerce businesses that can leverage data to navigate specific local consumer tastes and direct consumers to take desired actions are well-poised to succeed.

“By allowing SMEs to tap into Lazada’s logistics network to facilitate the transfer of goods across countries, businesses will be able to deliver to customers anywhere,” said Poignant. 

“Through our technology powered by data and insights, Lazada enables small businesses to connect with their shoppers through a trusted platform, providing them the opportunity to build their businesses and tap into the vast potential that Southeast Asia presents.”

The e-commerce sector also presents tremendous opportunity for local talents and communities. In particular, the flexibility of maintaining an e-commerce business has attracted many female entrepreneurs to start businesses while taking care of their families at home.

“When you consider how female shoppers will be key demand drivers as ASEAN economies develop, it makes business sense for large e-commerce players to cultivate female entrepreneurship, particularly in certain e-commerce categories, like cosmetics and children’s products, that will be fuelled by female-driven growth,” said Baptist.

“Women play a significant role in the digital economy, and an inclusive e-commerce ecosystem is one that creates an empowering environment for women entrepreneurs. In supporting the local female community, Lazada has rolled out a few initiatives. For instance, our Mompreneurs programme provides stay-at-home mothers with free training and assistance, so they are equipped to run an online store while juggling family responsibilities. The programme is currently available in the Philippines, and we are looking to expand this initiative to other markets in Southeast Asia,” said Poignant.

Details:

During the Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival, shoppers can:

- Pick from a wider variety of products on sale;

- Enjoy discounts of up to 90% for more than a million items up for grabs during Crazy Flash Sales and the Slash It game;

Source: Lazada. Infographic on how to participate in the Shake It game, together with timings.

- Collect more vouchers from Lazada and well-loved brands through games like Shake It and Wonderland;

- Get more freebies with their purchases: Beauty buyers will receive more free gifts with every purchase of beauty products, for instance;

- Enjoy free shipping in selected countries.

11 things about 11.11

Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, to kick off on November 11, is already brimming with pre-launch bells and whistles. Here are 11 things shoppers should know:

Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported multi-language tools

To help global shoppers enjoy the upcoming Festival, Alibaba has developed an AI translation tool that helps remove potential language barriers between sellers and buyers.

The online chat room tool, launched on Lazada last week, supports instant translation between English and Thai, English and Vietnamese, and English and Indonesian. 

AliExpress, Alibaba’s global online retail platform, also offers an AI translation tool that links English speakers with those who speak Chinese, Russian, Spanish, French, Arabic and Turkish. 

AI chatbot

Over 800,000 merchants on Taobao and Tmall will deploy Dian Xiaomi, an AI-powered customer-service chatbot, to handle customer inquiries during the festival.

AI video editing

Alibaba Wood, an AI video-editing tool for brands to generate short videos about their products, will be available to some merchants during the Festival. The editing tool can pull key text and images from the product page to quickly create a 20-second promotional video. 

The visuals are matched to the rhythm and flow of background music, chosen by an algorithm that factors in human emotions to arouse shoppers’ interest. The tool is expected to help small merchants significantly save on the cost of promotions. 

The largest smart warehouse in China

 

Robots at the Cainiao smart robot warehouse.

Alibaba’s logistics unit Cainiao has opened China’s largest smart robot warehouse in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. Overall, Cainiao’s network has linked 30 million sq m of warehousing around the world, involving more than 3 million logistics personnel.

With 700 automated guided vehicles (AGVs), the new warehouse is located in Cainiao’s first IoT Future Park in Wuxi. The Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the warehouse can automatically direct AGVs to drive, load and unload. 

The system will also plan the best routes for the AGVs so that they avoid collisions and intelligently distribute parcels. This will allow 50% more orders to be fulfilled by the warehouse compared with a traditional facility over the same time period. 

Discounts for 88 vip members

Customers who are Alibaba 88 VIP members.will enjoy a 5% discount on 388 brands on Taobao and Tmall, on top of other special offers during 11.11.

The 5% discount is a new addition to 88 VIP member benefits, which already include a 5% discount on Tmall Supermarket and 88 brands. An 88 VIP member is also automatically entitled to membership across various Alibaba businesses, including video-streaming platform Youku, music-streaming platform Xiami, on-demand delivery service Ele.me and online ticketing portal Taopiaopiao.

Countdown Gala
This year’s gala, to be held November 10 in Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, will feature international stars such as singer Coco Lee, Australian model Miranda Kerr, the dance group Kinjaza and circus group Cirque du Soleil. The event will be broadcast live on two leading satellite TV channels – Zhejiang TV and Shanghai TV.

Special offers from Ele.me

In the lead up to 11.11, Ele.me has launched various promotions in partnership with dining brands, including McDonalds, KFC, Starbucks, Wu Fang Zhai, and Haidilao. Consumers can enjoy special half-price discounts or offers for as little as RMB1. This is the first time that the on-demand delivery and local service platform has joined 11.11.

In addition, consumers can also order deliveries on Ele.me for groceries, fruit, flowers, pastries and medicines, with promotion products from several popular brands, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Hershey, Budweiser and Nestle, offered at RMB0.01, RMB0.99 and RMB3.

Oranges from Rural Taobao

Source: Alibaba. Rural Taobao will share oranges from its
farm of the future with consumers.

For the first time, Rural Taobao is bringing oranges from its “future farm” to consumers’ tables. In a remote county in Hubei province, farmers are transforming traditional ways of farming through Alibaba’s technologies. The farm is equipped with integrated irrigation facilities, meteorological sensors and drones.

An electronic map shows real-time crop growth and information about the latest agricultural operations. The farm is expected to harvest 1.5 million kg of oranges in the run-up to 11.11 and shoppers can view details of Rural Taobao’s products on the Taobao app.

Global fun @ Fliggy

Fliggy is bringing promotions from renowned airline partners, hotel brands and travel rewards alliances. Consumers will enjoy a single membership with access to more reward opportunities, new members-only services and discounts.

Marriott International debuted W Hotel’s New Year Pass on Fliggy, allowing customers to enjoy New Year parties at any of the seven W Hotels in Beijing, Shanghai and Xian. It will also offer a privilege package of 24 nights at JW Marriott hotels around the world.

Tmall World brings promotions to overseas

Shoppers have opportunities to enjoy special offers and a number of promotions on Tmall World, a platform that aims to connect overseas Chinese consumers worldwide through Alibaba Group’s Chinese-language social commerce apps Mobile Taobao and Taobao Lite:

· Free-shipping of over 4,000 products to overseas markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan, the US, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia.

· Taobao and Tmall users can participate in the platforms’ first referral programme available to the overseas markets, whereby they can gain additional shopping vouchers and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RMB100,000 by referring friends to download and make purchases on the Taobao Lite app.

· Taobao and Tmall are launching a first-of-its-kind extended showcase at NomadX, Singapore’s first “phygital” multi-label concept store at Plaza Singapura, in the run-up to the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival.

· About 2,000 partner merchants have the support of local warehouses for swift return services.

Red packet rain

It’s going to be raining red packets at 100 shopping malls in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Suzhou, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xian, and Chongqing. Consumers can simply shake their phones to get red packets. Consumers can earn special promotion coupons when they open the red packets in their Taobao mobile apps. The coupons can be used in both online shops and offline smart stores during 11.11.

Malaysia shoppers diversifying in what they buy online

In the Ramadhan and Raya period of 2017, 11street predicts:

· A 50% increase in online sales on its platform;

· Malaysians will head online to shop for electronics, home gadgets and clothing apparels to prepare for Hari Raya;

· More Malaysians will purchase buka puasa e-vouchers online, and in preparation to balik kampung, buy more car services and road safety-related items.

11street, one of the largest online marketplaces in Malaysia, has revealed that in preparation for the Ramadhan and upcoming Raya (Eid) festival celebrations, more Malaysian consumers will explore buying new items online, such as e-vouchers and groceries, in addition to shopping online solely for items such as clothing and electronics.

Hoseok Kim, CEO, 11street says: “Malaysian shoppers keep surprising us. During the Ramadhan and Raya period from 2015 to 2016, we have experienced more than 2.5 times uplift in overall online sales. 11street projects that online sales will continue upward by at least 50% throughout the Ramadhan and Raya periods this year, thanks to our customers’ evolving shopping patterns.”

Malaysians will continue to shop for sought-after items online, such as electronics, home gadgets and clothing apparels as they prepare for Hari Raya, 11street said. According to 11street’s findings, there was a significant increase in the purchase of e-vouchers in 2016 as there are now more options in the category. Leading to that, the search for food and beverage e-vouchers surged to more than 1.2 million during Ramadhan last year.

Kim said: “This year, we expect consumers to purchase more of e-vouchers especially for buka puasa (iftar) buffets, encouraged by the fact that more five-star establishments and restaurants have hopped aboard 11street to offer their delectable spreads. We are constantly evolving to move faster than current online shopping trends, as you can see from our vast offerings. As we amplify our offerings and make online shopping more secure, we see consumers’ confidence in us improving, through the purchase of motorcycles on our platform!”

As the Hari Raya holiday period approaches, 11street also anticipates that Malaysians’ search for car services and road safety-related items to multiply rapidly as they prepare to balik kampung. Since its inception in 2015, 11street has witnessed at least a threefold increase in both searches and online sales for baby car seats and car maintenance packages.

The online marketplace notes that these trends are driven by the lower prices found online to combat rising cost of living, and also the convenience of online shopping coupled with the abundance in variety.

The observations were made in conjunction with the launch of 11street's new campaign. "It is endearing to live in multicultural Malaysia, as everybody celebrates all festivities here. 11street is excited to announce our latest campaign – Gila-Gila Raya – with a host of irresistible deals with shocking promotion discounts for every avid shopping shopper out there!”

On till 23 July, 11street's Gila Gila Raya campaign has promotion pages in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Irresistible deals on popular items, key brands and renowned ready-to-wear designer apparel start from RM1.

Throughout the campaign period, consumers can also enjoy credit cashback up to 22% for every purchase storewide, and instant shipping and free delivery for selected items. Last but not least, 11street’s Gila-Gila Raya campaign reaches a crescendo through partnerships with popular celebrity designers such as Remy Ishak, Amar Amran, MariBeli Butik; as well as consumer and lifestyle brands such as Firefly, F&N, L’Oreal, MamyPoko, Nestle, Unilever and Samsung.

“We are optimistic that Malaysians will continue to turn to 11street as they prepare for Hari Raya. Therefore, we are constantly cognisant of our consumers’ shopping pattern, so that we can create stronger promotions that resonate with their needs. After all, we want to make each of their shopping experience on 11street an enjoyable one, every time,” concluded Kim.

Source: 11street. 11street shows what Malaysians are really interested in for Ramadhan and Raya.

Interested?

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Shopee kicks off mobile phone sale in Malaysia

Shopee, billed as the No 1 mobile-first marketplace in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is running the Lowest Price Guaranteed Mobile Phone Sale till 27 April 2017 in Malaysia. During the campaign mobile and gadget fans can enjoy up to discounts of up to 80% on smartphone brands such as Apple, Samsung, Huawei, OPPO and Xiaomi.

“With this Lowest Price Guaranteed campaign, Shopee is strengthening its position as the go-to e-commerce platform for all mobile phone lovers out there. Should you find other e-commerce platform that sells the exact same model of mobile phone that you purchased during this campaign but at a cheaper price, we will be more than happy to compensate 120% of the price difference in cash vouchers. That is our Shopee Guarantee!” said Ian Ho, Shopee’s Regional MD.

Following the success of previous Mobile Phone campaigns before on Shopee, the Lowest Price Guaranteed Mobile Phone Sale has lined up several promotions including mobile phones priced as low as RM60. Some of the star items on sale include the:

•  Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime for RM389 (recommended retail price [RRP] RM499),
• Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML for RM539 (RRP RM589)
• Lenovo Vibe S1 Lite for RM439 (RRP RM649)
• Apple iPhone 5 for RM475 (RRP RM799) and 
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X Dual Sim for RM489 (RRP RM899).

For those who aim to keep abreast with the latest trends, two of the hottest smartphones - the Apple iPhone 7 RED 128GB and Huawei P10 Lite - will be on limited time offer of RM3,400 and RM1,099 respectively.

Ending 12pm 27 April 2017, all purchases above RM50 made on Gadgets Crazy Deals and Best Price Tech Specials will also entitle shoppers to RM8 worth of vouchers. Flash sales will run every day during the sale from 12pm to 3pm and 7pm to 10pm with deals as low as RM1 for selected items under the Mobile & Gadget category.

The Mobile & Gadget category is one of the best-selling categories on Shopee. With the Free Shipping Programme nationwide and zero commission taken from sellers, they are able to provide a much better bargain for customers; making this platform the preferred e-commerce in the country.

Moving forward, Shopee will announce the Cash-on-Delivery collaboration with Pos Malaysia on 4 May 2017 as part of its business strategy to encourage more shoppers to experiment and experience the joy of online shopping. This COD programme will kick off in the Klang Valley area first in conjunction with the upcoming Cahaya Raya bersama Shopee Campaign.

Interested?

The Shopee mobile app is available for download for free from Google Play and the App Store

Deep discounts on gadgets galore at the Shopee Online IT Fair

The Shopee Online IT Fair lets consumers score IT deals while avoiding the crowds till 19 March 2017. There is something for everyone on the mobile-first marketplace:

15 March: Everything at $5 Sale

Buy selected products such as the Xplorer 3300 Mouse & Keyboard bundle at S$5.

16 March: Everything at $3 Sale

Selected products such as the Toshiba 8GB Thumbdrive week be available at S$3.

17 March: Everything at $1 Sale

Selected products such as Google Virtual Reality Glasses are to be had at S$1.

17 – 19 March: Bye 2G Phone Mega Sale

Affected by the discontinuation of 2G phones in 1 April 2017 in Singapore? There is a curated list of 3G smartphones such as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X selling at major discounts at the Shopee Online IT Fair.

Shoppers should also keep their eyes peeled for limited time offers:

11 – 12 March

Source: Shopee. The GoPro Hero 5.

GoPro Hero 5

Original price: S$550
Sale price: S$459 (save 17%)

Capture smooth video in 4K resolution. Designed to withstand rugged conditions, this device can be used underwater too.

15 – 16 March

Source: Shopee. The Xbox One.

Xbox One 500GB Console Bundle

Original price: S$300
Sale price: S$250 (save 17%)

With advanced features like Game DVR and in-home streaming, take gameplay to another level with the Xbox One Bundle. Five games are included, such as theUFC, Dragon Age and Pro Evolution Soccer.

17 – 19 March

Source: Shopee. The Razer Firefly (left), and the Razer Diamondback (right).

Razer Bundle: Razer Diamondback Gaming Mouse and Razer Firefly Gaming Mouse Mat

Original price: S$239
Sale price: S$119 (save 50%)

Featuring the world’s first optical gaming sensor, the Razer Diamondback now supports ambidextrous use to deliver even better accuracy and speed. The Razer Firefly’s micro-textured finish is designed to complement the Diamondback even through the most action-packed gaming showdown.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X LTE Dual Sim

Original price: S$240
Sale price: S$199 (save 17%)

Source: Shopee. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X LTE Dual Sim.

Boasting a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and 5 megapixels upfront, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X ensures that there’s no compromise on photo quality. This device also comes with a 5.5” touchscreen display for improved user experience and clarity.

LG G6

As part of the Bye 2G Phone Mega Sale campaign, the LG G6 will be exclusive to Shopee with a sale price lower than the current retail prices in Korea. The highly anticipated phone is not available in Singapore yet.

This mobile phone employs a Hi-Fi Quad DAC for a spectacular audio experience. Control the phone with Google Assistant – the LG G6 is the first non-Pixel device to support the voice activated technology.

One lucky winner will also take home the latest game console, the Nintendo Switch. As part of the campaign, Shopee is giving away a Nintendo Switch and two games, Legend of Zelda and 1-2 Switch, worth S$669 in total.

Interested?

The free Shopee app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play store in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan.

Browse through discounted products by clicking on the in-app Online IT Fair banner.

All sales start at 12am Singapore time on the stipulated dates

Contest giveaway details will be posted on Shopee’s Facebook page. Participants have to ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ the post, and post a wefie in the comments section. Everyone in the wefie must have the Shopee app visible on their devices. The more people you have in your photo, the higher the chances of winning!

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Check if KSA sales and promotions are genuine with this app

Source: MCI. HE the Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi launched the Sales app on 31 January 2017.

The Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI), KSA, has launched Sales, an app which gives access to the MCI database of licensed sales and promotions to the public on smart devices. The app aims to shorten search times and guarantee that sales and special offers are genuine.

With the app, consumers can check on more than 27,000 sales outlets and over 700,000 licensed products in the MCI database, including those which are near them. The app is developed and operated by Thiqa, a business service provider.

Interested?

Download the app

Spice up the office wardrobe at the MAX sale in India

Source: MAX. MAX fashion for men, women and kids is on sale.

The Landmark Group's fashion brand MAX is offering up to 50% off in India on over 60,000 products from a collection that features the season's hottest trends across clothing, accessories and footwear.

In India, MAX has more than 145 stores across 55 cities. The brand plans to have a network of 160 stores in India by the end of FY16-17.

Interested?

The sale ends January 22 2017.  Enjoy 5% additional cash back using an SBI credit card with a minimum transaction of INR2,500. 

Shopee Malaysia presents Christmas gift ideas

Shopee, the leading mobile-first marketplace in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, can make Christmas shopping hassle-free.

In Malaysia, gift ideas include:

Keep surfing all day

Source: Shopee. The PINENG PN966 power bank.

The PN966 power bank comes in blue and green.

Buy

Perfect selfies

Source: Shopee Malaysia. The OPPO F1s The Selfie Expert.

With 5.5" display that has 1,280 x 720 pixels resolution, a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 16-megapixel front camera, OPPO F1s The Selfie Expert is available at OPPO’s Official Store in Shopee. One-year warranty included.

Buy

Musical treat

Source: Shopee. The Sony MDR 100AAP Headphones

Sony MDR 100AAP Headphones come in eye-catching colours and will deliver high-resolution audio, hands-free calls with in-line remote and fold away for ultra portability.

Buy

Achieve the look

Source: Shopee. Laneige BB Cushion.

This Laneige BB Cushion brightens up the skin and moisturises at the same time.

Buy

Pamper your eyes

There is 100% organic, ECOCERT- and NATRUE-certified Moroccan argan oil in the Limited Edition SimplySiti Argan Wonder Colours - Brow Kit.

Buy

Nail it

With a superior range of shades and the hottest special effects and textures, OPI is the go-to brand for nail fashion. Formaldehyde-free.

Buy

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Shopee announces birthday flash sales

Shopee turns one and to celebrate, the leading mobile-first marketplace in Southeast Asia and Taiwan is organising hourly flash sales, with up to 70% off on 12 December 2016.

Two product discounts will be released every hour on 12 December from 12pm to 7pm. 

In addition to the hourly flash sales on 12 December, Shopee is offering a lucky draw for those who use daily category vouchers.

Time	Sales Price (S$)	Original Price (S$)	Product Name
12:00 PM	$39.90	$100.00	PANDORA Charms
	$119.99	$159.00	Daniel Wellington watch (40mm Classic Black)
1:00 PM	$29.90	$99.00	SanDisk Wireless Stick 64GB
	$99.00	$169.90	Europac E-turbo Oven
2:00 PM	$39.00	$79.00	Philip Aquatouch 3 Blades Wet & Dry
	$239.00	$359.00	Micheal Kors Selma Medium Satchel
3:00 PM	$39.90	$85.00	Shoe Cabinet
	$19.90	$59.90	Sulwhasoo Cleansing Foam EX 200ml
4:00 PM	$29.90	$69.00	Vtech Kidizoom Camera Connect
	$9.90	$34.90	Double Tier Watch & Jewelry Box
5:00 PM	$69.00	$99.00	Toshiba SSD Q300 240GB
	$159.00	$212.00	Ju-Ju-Be BBag Diaper Bag
6:00 PM	$99.00	$199.00	Google Chromecast Ultra
	$29.90	$60.00	Lanvin Eclat de Fleurs 100ml

Some of the deals include:

12pm:

Source: Daniel Wellington. The Classic Black watch.

Daniel Wellington watch (40mm, Classic Black), sale price, S$119.99

Source: PANDORA. Charm bracelets.

PANDORA charms, sale price, S$39.90

Handcrafted charms in 14K gold with precious and semiprecious stone accents.









1pm:

Source: SanDisk. The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick (64GB).

SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick (64GB), sale price S$29.90

Back up photos and videos wirelessly with the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick.











5pm:

Toshiba SSD Q300 Q300 PRO, sale price S$69

The Toshiba SSD Q300 Pro solid state drive promises fast saves and retrieves.

6pm:

Google Chromecast Ultra, sale price S$99

Stream up to 4K Ultra HD content on this device, which automatically adapts to the highest resolution supported by the TV. The Chromcast Ultra offers smoother streaming than any other Chromecast device has an optional built-in Ethernet adapter.

Source: Lanvin. Eclat de Fleurs.

6pm:

Lanvin Eclat de Fleurs (100ml), sale price S$29.90
Top notes of pear, rose, freesia and jasmine sambac, in Lanvin’s signature perfume bottle.








Interested?

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