LazBeat News Roundup: Seller Mega Conference and Green Logistics

The LazBeat News Roundup is a quick take on the latest happenings at Lazada Group and in the wider regional digital commerce landscape. This week’s roundup covers Lazada Thailand’s Seller Mega Conference, Lazada Indonesia’s latest green logistics initiative, RedMart’s O2O vending machines and Lazada Vietnam’s efforts to support communities affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Lazada Thailand Hosts Seller Mega Conference
Lazada Thailand held its Seller Mega Conference on September 20, demonstrating its commitment to empowering local business owners. At the event, it was noted that Lazada had made a 45% year-on-year increase in funding for seller campaigns and support over the past three quarters. The platform’s top 30 sellers and brands also received awards that recognized their achievements this past year, while Lazada Thailand CEO Varitha Kiatpinyochai emphasized the company’s focus on continuing to enhance buyer experiences and foster sustainable growth.

Lazada Indonesia Installs Solar Panels at Logistics Warehouse
As part of its ongoing efforts to adopt sustainable logistics practices, Lazada Indonesia has installed solar panels to provide clean, green energy at its main warehouse in Depok City, West Java. This development follows several other green initiatives by Lazada Indonesia, including the use of automated LED lights at its logistics facilities, the deployment of electric bicycle fleets under its #BlueVehicle program, the application of smart routing technology to make deliveries more efficient, and the use of eco-friendly FSC-certified cardboard and recycled shredded paper for packaging.

RedMart Introduces Vending Machines at Raffles Place MRT
Lazada’s online grocery arm, RedMart, this month debuted its first fleet of vending machines at the Raffles Place MRT station in Singapore. The latest example of the company’s omnichannel shopping innovations, the vending machines are stocked with a wide assortment of products, allowing commuters passing through the busy downtown station to easily purchase daily necessities on the go.

Lazada Vietnam Supports Local Communities Impacted by Typhoon Yagi
In the wake of the devastating impact of Super Typhoon Yagi, Lazada Vietnam made a donation of VND1.2 billion (US$48,900) to aid the most hard-hit provinces in the country’s northern region. The company’s donation to the central relief committee of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front included VND500 million in cash as well as VND700 million in supplies for the provinces of Lào Cai and Yên Bái.