Asia – Page 18
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Carrefour opens Easy c-store in Shanghai
Carrefour has opened its first convenience store offer in China, 10 years after opening its first supermarket in the country.
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NewsBest Buy to sell Five Star Chinese business to focus on core US market
Best Buy is selling its China division to a real estate firm to focus on its US operations after years of struggling in the country.
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NewsAlliance Boots buys stake in Chinese pharmaceutical giant
Alliance Boots has completed the acquisition of a stake in one of China’s biggest pharmaceutical companies, Nanjing Pharmaceutical Company.
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OpinionComment: Black Friday and Singles Day improve the retail calendar
Seasonal retail promotions imported from overseas can be tricky for retailers but are still a great way to engage customers.
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Colombia’s retail success story
Colombia’s booming retail sector provides a glimpse of the opportunities available to businesses looking to expand overseas.
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NewsPetit Bateau pushes off into Chinese childrenswear market
French kidswear retailer Petit Bateau is to take its first steps into China in a partnership with Hong Kong-based retail firm Fung Group.
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NewsKoovs sales and traffic soar as Indian fashion etail takes off
Sales at Indian fashion etailer Koovs rose by over a quarter in the six months to end of September compared with the preceding six months.
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NewsNew Look finalises sale of struggling French arm Mim
New Look has completed the sale of its French fashion business, Mim, to holding company Main Asia for an undisclosed sum.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Can Aldi crack China?
German discounter Aldi has said it is examining market conditions for a launch in China at present, but nothing has been decided yet.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on ex-JJB Sports boss Chris Ronnie, Net-a-Porter and cross-border shopping
Retail news round-up on November 21, 2014: Ex-JJB boss found guilty of £1m fraud, Richemont considers Net-a-Porter IPO and China becomes biggest consumer of UK goods online
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NewsAldi eyes China launch as it turns attention to emerging markets
Aldi is considering a launch in China as part of its ambition to become the world’s dominant discount retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is supply chain security affected by world events?
How will recent world events such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and sanctions on Russia effect the security of global supply chains?
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NewsBurberry underlying profits and sales up amid challenging global conditions
Burberry has reported a 14% increase in underlying sales and a 6% rise in profits for the six months to the end of September.
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NewsNew Look exits Russia and Ukraine amid political uncertainty
New Look will exit Russia and Ukraine due to concerns over the political situation there, and will instead focus international efforts on China.
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NewsAlibaba smashes £3.7bn Singles’ Day shopping record
Alibaba has smashed last year’s Yn36.2bn (£3.7bn) sales record during its Singles’ Day shopping bonanza, with 10 hours still left to go.
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NewsToys R Us to launch digital store maps to help with Christmas rush
Toys R Us’s US shops will launch digital store maps that can be accessed via customers’ phones to help them find a specific toy or deal.
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InterviewInterview: Munish Datta on M&S’s updated sustainability programme
Munish Datta speaks about M&S’s updated sustainability programme, Plan A, and building a sustainable property portfolio for the future.
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OpinionComment: Japan and China’s retail sector is buoyed by seasonal celebrations
As Halloween and other festivities approach, Japan and China’s online retail sector has experienced unprecedented levels of activity.
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NewsInternational retailers Auchan and Metro strike joint buying partnership
German giant Metro and French powerhouse Auchan have struck a joint purchasing partnership designed to make the most of their strength when negotiating with suppliers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Apple and H&M
Retail news round-up on October 24, 2014: Amazon posts third-quarter loss; Apple to open 15 stores in China; H&M celebrates 10 years of designer collaborations