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For strategy and leadership, monitor margin stability and regional pricing strategies as major players like Shein navigate profitability alongside weaker sales in specific markets.

  • E-commerceShein returned to a second-quarter profit of US$2.40 billion while warning of an uncertain second half, and NIQ expanded its Amazon third-party health and beauty measurement solutions.
  • MarketingIndustry executives acknowledged a talent crisis caused by artificial intelligence that discourages hiring entry-level workers.
  • AI & ToolsPluang reported that Amazon's artificial intelligence spending is driving significant AWS revenue growth and profitability.
  • StrategyShein reported a sharp drop in European sales following recent price hikes.
  • SEASingapore professionals in top-paying industries see one in three earners making S$10,000 or more per month, and Malaysian consumers were reminded that e-commerce platforms do not call customers to offer unexpected rewards.


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