Retail

Discover the latest trends and insights in the region’s dynamic retail sector, from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar stores. Our corporate stories feature profiles of retailers that are driving innovation in areas such as sustainability and customer experience.

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Retail Corporate Stories

CBME China 2015 Marks its Largest Gathering yet

The 15th Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) will open its doors to domestic and international buyers from July 22 – 24, 2015.

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First and Largest Disney Store Opens in Shanghai

Disney Store has opened the doors of its flagship store in the popular Lujiazui area of Pudong, Shanghai, China.

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Leading Chinese Sport Brands Form JV in E-commerce

361 Degrees International Limited, one of the leading sports brand enterprises in China, is pleased to announce that it is forming a joint venture company, 361 Degrees International E-commerce Limited with SmartMozo Limited.

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China and Africa Explore Opportunities for Collaboration on Health Care for All

More than 350 health leaders from China and Africa convened in Beijing this week at the 5th International Roundtable on China-Africa Health Collaboration.

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Multimillion Minelab Investment Establishes State-of-the-Art Retail Facility in Dubai

The significant US$2 million investment by Minelab recognises Dubai as a key hub for its ‘Gold’ business into the Middle East and Africa.

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Reports Suggest Alibaba Eyes Further Global Expansion

Alibaba is expected to turn its attention to both emerging and mature e-commerce markets outside of China, Satish Meena, forecast analyst at Forrester, told CNBC.

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Compact Discs Remain Dominant Source for Music in Japan

Around the world, the music business has shifted toward downloads and streaming. But in Japan, compact discs are still king.

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Topshop and Miss Selfridge to Push into China

Sir Philip Green’s Topshop and Miss Selfridge brands are to push into China with an agreement to launch on the ShangPin.com fashion retail website next month.

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JD.com Raises $1.78 Billion

JD.com Inc., a Chinese online retailer whose business model is similar to Amazon.com Inc.’s, raised $1.78 billion in its US initial public offering after pricing the shares above the marketed range.

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The rise of Alibaba

Alibaba is China’s biggest e-commerce group and its profits the envy of companies around the globe.

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