All Asia articles – Page 4
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NewsTesco to launch 750 c-stores in Thailand expansion push
Tesco is preparing to fire the starting gun on an ambitious expansion plan in Thailand that will see it open 750 convenience stores over the next three years.
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NewsJD.com exec Ling on the future of 'boundless retail'
JD.com executive Chenkai Ling believes retail will evolve into a “boundless” sector as new shopping channels emerge and combine.
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NewsAlibaba overhauls marketplace to take on Amazon
Chinese etail titan Alibaba is overhauling its business model in order to better compete with Amazon on a global scale.
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NewsAmazon pulls plug on retail operations in China
Amazon is closing down its retail business in China after admitting defeat to its great rival in the market, Alibaba.
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NewsFortnum & Mason to open first flagship in Asia
Luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason is opening a flagship branch in Hong Kong, its first standalone store in Asia.
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NewsGlobal Fashion Group narrows losses as sales spike
Fashion etailer Global Fashion Group has narrowed its full-year losses following a spike in sales.
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NewsTopshop calls time on Chinese franchise partnership
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has suffered a fresh setback after calling time on his bid to crack China.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Facebook's plan to rip up the retail rulebook
It may only have been an application to the US Patent Office, but it is one that indicates Facebook has big plans to revolutionise ecommerce.
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NewsFeelUnique launches WeChat mini programme
FeelUnique has unveiled a WeChat mini programme as part of its bid to expand into China.
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NewsAmazon slammed over working conditions in China
Amazon has been attacked by a labour watchdog over working conditions at a plant in China where its smart speakers and e-readers are manufactured.
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NewsHouse of Fraser set to sell Chinese brands in UK
House of Fraser will sell Chinese brands to British consumers as part of a Beijing initiative to boost trade in the region.
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NewsJD.com launches blockchain accelerator scheme
Chinese etail giant JD.com has launched a Beijing-based accelerator initiative, AI Catapult, to drive its development of blockchain technology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Secrets of success from the top 30 international retailers
Our Top 30 International Retailers report reveals which businesses are achieving success overseas and their international strategies.
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NewsJD.com to roll out hundreds of checkout-free stores
Chinese etail giant JD.com has laid down the gauntlet to Amazon after revealing plans to open hundreds of checkout-free convenience stores.
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OpinionWhy Singles’ Day is no longer just for China
Hermes managing director Martijn de Lange looks at the rise and rise of China’s annual shopping event.
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GalleryStore of the week: Marie’s Baby Circle, Seoul
Changing mother (and father) and baby retail is always a challenge as so many permutations already exist.
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OpinionOpinion: WeChat – What Western brands need to know
With more than 700 million consumers using it daily, brands targeting Chinese consumers need a WeChat strategy.
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NewsJD Sports nets stake in South Korean chain Hot-T
JD Sports has snapped up a stake in South Korean retailer Hot-T as it presses ahead with its international expansion push.
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NewsMothercare names Glyn Hughes new finance chief
Mothercare has appointed Glyn Hughes as its new finance boss to replace the outgoing Richard Smothers.
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NewsM&S in talks to hand Asia business to franchise partner
M&S is in talks to hand its owned business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim.