Lazada Philippines Boosts Seller Potential With Educational and Technological Initiatives
Lazada Philippines, the country's leading e-commerce platform, is doubling down on its mission to foster sustainable growth within the online retail sector. Fresh off their successful 6.6 mid-year mega sale, the company is leveraging a powerful blend of education, innovation, and AI-driven tools to empower sellers on its platform.
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Lazada is championing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to fuel seller growth. The transformative power of AI is changing how Lazada's brands manage inventory, anticipate demand, and engage with customers. "AI predictions, based on past sales data, provide invaluable insights in an increasingly competitive platform," said Sultan Joson of Cloud Logic.
AI is also democratizing opportunities for smaller businesses. Tasks that were previously expensive and time-consuming, such as writing product descriptions or enhancing images, are now achievable at a faster pace and lower cost. "Our investment in AI is aimed at empowering all sellers, from established brands to first-time entrepreneurs," said Pauline Castro, User Product Operations Head at Lazada Philippines.
Lazada University, the educational branch of the platform, complements these AI tools with continuous training modules and resources. Sellers can stay abreast with market trends, content strategies, and new platform features.
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Lazada Philippines expands its empowerment strategy globally by selecting top-performing sellers to participate in the Lazada-Alibaba E-commerce Executive Education Program at the Alibaba Campus in Hangzhou, China. This initiative, in collaboration with the Alibaba Global Initiative and the Electronic World Trade Platform, provides sellers with an immersive learning experience on digital marketing, AI practices, and cross-border brand building. Site visits to innovation hubs offer firsthand exposure to technologies shaping the future of retail.
Sellers agree that AI tools are enhancing customer experiences by improving inventory forecasting, creating compelling listings, and facilitating targeted marketing. "AI enables us to understand our customers better — who they are, what they need, and how to deliver it," notes Gabby Recto of top marketplace store Ready for Great Business.
"Sellers are at the core of our business, enabling us to provide a superior online shopping experience," said Carlos Barrera, CEO at Lazada Philippines. "We continue to invest in AI and education because the future of eCommerce is about more than technology—it’s about people."
As AI continues to evolve, Lazada remains steadfast in its commitment to democratize innovation, create new growth opportunities, and empower its community of sellers to flourish in a digital-first economy.