In support of local charity organisation Mercy Relief, Qoo10 has set up a fundraising campaign for the Nepal Earthquake Relief 2015 fund.
Held from 8 May – 15 June 2015, Qoo10 users can make donations via MasterCard and VISA credit cards, PayPal, E-Nets or AXS. Besides donating cash, Qoo10 users can also donate to the cause by converting their accumulated loyalty points (Q points, Q stamps). Mercy Relief’s rapid assessment team arrived on ground zero 48 hours after the 25 April earthquake devastated the country. Since 28 April 2015, the team have conducted 24 relief distribution operations and 8 medical missions servicing some of the remotest villages in the Kathmandu, Kavrepalanchok and Sindhupalchok districts - the country’s hardest hit areas. In total, Mercy Relief have reached out to nearly 20,000 beneficiaries and treated some 700 patients. Mercy Relief’s relief distribution operation on 12th May was close to the epicenter of the second round of earthquakes which shocked the world. The team have completed their initial response for the acute relief phase and will be re-grouping back in Singapore to explore options for its post relief response. Mercy Relief’s Chairman, Michael Tay, welcomes Qoo10 to the Singaporean NGO’s ranks of supporters. “Since Mercy Relief’s Nepal Earthquake Relief fundraising campaign was launched, we have received immense support from both members of the public and corporate donors. Qoo10’s contribution towards our fundraising effort is significant. The online community has become a necessary avenue for donor outreach activities and assistance for Nepal’s earthquake-stricken communities” he says. So far, the campaign has raised more than $15,000. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Mercy Relief, with administrative fees absorbed by Qoo10. Check out the Qoo10 X Mercy Relief Nepal Earthquake Relief Campaign here: http://list.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Special/Special.aspx?sid=5806
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Qoo10 has cemented its status of being the No. 1 Singapore-based e-commerce platform, after being named ‘Best Online Retailer’ at the AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards 2015.
Over a period of three months, more than 250,000 AsiaOne readers voted online for 500 brands across 27 award categories. To reflect changes in consumer trends, the inaugural ‘Best Online Retailer’ award was added to the line-up this year. Mr Adrian Tay, Editor, AsiaOne, said: "The AsiaOne People's Choice Awards always takes into account people's changing behaviour. It's quite obvious that online shopping has crept into everyday life, and therefore only natural that the PCA introduce this new category.” Launched in June 2010, Qoo10 has steadily risen to become the most-visited e-marketplace in Singapore with 1.63 million local users and $26 million in monthly transactions. The e-commerce marketplace edged out nine other nominees, including Taobao, Rakuten, Lazada, Zalora, Redmart and Luxola, to take the winner’s crown at the AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards 2015. “AsiaOne readers are well-read, well-travelled and unafraid to voice their opinions. So to be voted as the people's choice means that Qoo10 is well regarded by a high caliber audience as well as one that is happy to associate themselves with its services," said Mr Tay. Mr Sam Too, General Manager (SEA Division), Qoo10 Singapore, said: “What is even more rewarding than winning awards is the knowledge that many Singaporeans are shopping on Qoo10 and making us a part of their lifestyle. This year is the fifth anniversary of Qoo10 in Singapore and we are striving even harder to deliver an unrivalled online shopping experience for all our customers.” Check out the AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards winners here: http://web.asia1.com/a1/pca2015/ Homegrown electronics and home appliance retailer Gain City will be holding an exclusive, 4-day fair on Qoo10 from 19 – 22 March 2015.
With up to 70% OFF at the Gain City Fair, Singaporeans can beat the crowd and snag great deals on hot consumer products and home appliances such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, printers, digital cameras, televisions, washing machines, refrigerators and smaller home appliances. Prior to the Fair, the 50 fastest customers can bring home a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 for $239 (UP $298) on a first-come, first-serve basis. To launch the Gain City Fair, limited sets of other coveted products like the HTC Butterfly 2, HP Pavilion laptop, Samsung Tab S, Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro and Dell 19.5” Full HD Monitor will be sold at irresistible prices at the stroke of 11am on 19th March. Selected products also come with a free gift, subject to terms & conditions. Free gifts are subject to change and are available while stocks last. Check out the Gain City Fair here: http://list.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Special/Special.aspx?sid=1434 Qoo10 recently collaborated with local fashion blogger Valerie Wang on an editorial campaign to be featured on QStyle, the e-commerce platform’s fashion-centric e-Zine. The two-part series features ten outfits from Taiwanese apparel labels MAYUKI and KODZ from the Taiwanese online fashion retail conglomerate Toki Choi and will be published on www.qoo10.sg/vw on 6 and 13 March 2015. The dedicated landing page will also feature a Q&A segment with Valerie and ‘Shop the Look’ section. “People may not think of Qoo10 as a fashion destination but it’s actually the largest fast fashion online marketplace in Singapore with more than 2,000 e-stores and blogshops. It was great collaborating with Valerie because she is such a talented stylist and model, with a large Instagram fan base. Through the editorial campaign, we want to communicate that you can look chic without spending a lot of money on clothes,” said James Lin, Senior Public Relations Executive of Qoo10 Singapore. Check out the Valerie Wang X QStyle Campaign here: http://www.qoo10.sg/vw 10 Questions With….. Valerie Wang Pixie-framed blogger Valerie Wang is well-known for her perfectly curated OOTDs on Instagram but there’s more to her than meets the eye. Her artistic credentials include a Diploma in Design & Media from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and a Fine Arts degree from LASALLE College of the Arts. The multi-hyphenate has also worked with major brands like Marc by Marc Jacobs, Silky Girl and Yves Rocher. Qoo10 caught up with her over coffee to find out what makes her tick. 1. How long have you been blogging? Why did you decide to start the blog? I started this blog since my Secondary School days purely for leisure and keepsake of memories. It is only in recent years that I started receiving sponsorships and is blessed enough to be able to work with brands from different genres. The decision to blog on a regular basis is part leisure, part business. 2. Any tips for the perfect OOTD? What are your makeup essentials and regimen? There are no perfect OOTD tips. In my opinion, different individuals have their own unique personality and style, there should't be a standard formula to pursue. My make up essentials varies on the occasion and my mood. But one thing I will never ever leave my house without is my sunblock and brows drawn. 3. Your pictures have a Korean-inspired feel. What do you like about Korean fashion / culture? Korean Fashion does not emphasise on branded goods. Fashion to me is about comfort and you do not have to wear branded goods to be fashionable. 4. Where do you usually shop? What are your favourite fashion and beauty brands? I shop Topshop and ASOS most often. I do not have a standard beauty brand to go for because I like to try out different brands. 5. Describe your usual get-up. Tee shirt, jeans and flipflops! 6. How would you describe your pictures? Where do you find inspiration for them? My pictures are events and stuff that are related to my life. I find inspiration everywhere, online and offline. 7. Pants or skirts. Which would you choose and how would you pair it?
Pants FTW! Tee shirt of course! 8. Any future plans, such as designing your own label? I’m currently in the process of launching my handcrafted bag brand @storeunda - it should be meeting the crowd sometime in April 2015. 9. From your Instagram page, we can see you’re an avid traveller. Which are your favourite cities to visit? Who does not love travelling? I crave to explore any city and island but I particularly love beaches. 10. What’s your New Year Resolution for 2015? To provide greater and richer content on my social media platforms and perhaps touch a little more on travelling and arts. To grow my bag brand and hopefully have more opportunities for exhibiting my art works. (Left to Right: Qoo10 Singapore GM Yeo Se Jin, SPCA Singapore Executive Director Corrine Fong) Qoo10, in partnership with the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA) Singapore, has raised S$14,906.77 to support its daily animal welfare operations including its animal shelter and animal rescue services.
As part of the fundraising activity, Qoo10 users could choose to donate loyalty points earned on the site or buy certain items which pledged parts of proceeds to the charity drive. A total of 5,704 users and 380 merchants participated in the activity. The cheque was presented by General Manager for Qoo10 Singapore, Mr Yeo Se Jin, to SPCA’s Executive Director Corrine Fong on 11 February 2015. “E-commerce is a great enabler for businesses but it can also be used for good, charitable causes. SPCA has a long history of being an advocate for animal welfare and we wanted to provide a channel for our users to make donations to the charity,” said Mr Cho Hyun Wook, Country Manager for Qoo10 Singapore. “We thank Qoo10 Singapore and its members for this generous donation. Indeed the animal and shelter operations take a massive chunk of money to run, and Qoo10’s donation come at an opportune time. We hope to continue this collaboration with Qoo10 Singapore for a long time. ” said Ms Fong. |
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