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Singapore malls, Alibaba threaten Amazon

Singapore Business Review
Singapore malls, Alibaba threaten Amazon

It had a slippery debut with late deliveries.

According to Bloomberg, as Amazon.com Inc. forays into Southeast Asia with a new venture into Singapore, the online retailer is facing some tough hurdles. Shopping in air-conditioned malls is practically a national sport, and e-commerce rivals moved in long ago.

In July, delivery delays ruined Amazon's debut as it tried to implement on-the-ground two-hour deliveries through its Prime Now service. The company lags web store Lazada and parent group Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

Read the full report here.



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