All Asia articles – Page 6
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why the Indian retail market is back on the map
India is often seen as a land shrouded in mystery: enigmatic, a law unto itself, and difficult for outsiders to penetrate.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour China targets convenience expansion
Carrefour’s Chinese business is to open between 40 and 50 new convenience stores in Shanghai by the end of this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Rakuten could be stuck in a fatal decline
In its latest financial results, the Japanese etailer Rakuten has revealed that it is failing to keep pace with its rivals in the digital space.
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NewsAlibaba first-quarter sales surge as mobile users drive growth
Alibaba reported its highest quarterly sales growth since its flotation in 2014 as mobile purchases outstripped desktop shoppers.
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NewsSainsbury's ups presence in China as demand for British breakfast grows
Sainsbury’s is stepping up its operation in China by expanding its trial with Tmall Global and doubling the number of goods it sells there.
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NewsIndian etailer Koovs' losses widen despite sales jump
Koovs’ full-year losses have widened, despite rising sales, with operating costs soaring as its continued to target India’s fashion market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Brexit impacted key international economies?
Every quarter, Planet Retail reviews the macroeconomic outlook, considering the IMF’s projections, consumer market developments and retailer data.
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NewsInternational interest in UK retailers spikes as online searches soar
British retailers have remained at “the cutting edge” of global retail after online searches by international shoppers for UK brands soared.
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NewsCath Kidston to launch stores in India as part of global expansion
Fashion retailer Cath Kidston will make its debut in India this autumn with three store openings as it continues its global expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Vipshop general manager Liang Ke on Europe, Brexit and Alibaba
Chinese etailer Vipshop claims to offer UK retailers more than its larger, better known Chinese rivals. Retail Week speaks to its European boss.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bangladesh attack - fashion retailers grapple with fall-out
Last Friday’s shootings at the Holey Artisan Bakery café in Dhaka left 28 people dead and the Bangladeshi garment industry reeling.
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NewsAlibaba launches online system to crack down on counterfeit goods
Alibaba has kick-started a fresh drive to stamp out fake goods on its sites by urging retailers and brands to back its anti-piracy campaign.
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NewsAnalysis: Central Group reveals objectives for 2020, including Euro push
Central Group Thailand has unveiled its plan for the next five years, aimed at achieving double-digit sales growth in most overseas markets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lotte Shopping – rebuilding an Asian retail giant
South Korea’s largest multi-format conglomerate Lotte Shopping has published its Q1 results for 2016, indicating the first signs of recovery.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 20 international giants that should be on the radar of UK retail
British and European retailers are increasingly attracting the interest of overseas buyers. Here are the names you need to know.
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NewsAnalysis: Burberry’s falling profits and turnaround strategy
Burberry’s full-year results showed a slump in profits and sales. It has embarked on a three-year cost-cutting strategy, but will it bear fruit?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the top 10 Asian megacities for retailers?
Megacities remain a hot topic as urbanisation, wealth centralisation and diverse consumer communities have piqued multinationals’ interest.
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NewsAlibaba profits almost triple after delivering strong fourth-quarter sales
Alibaba’s full-year profits nearly tripled as the etailer delivered a strong fourth quarter driven by rocketing mobile sales.
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NewsFarfetch raises £76m in new Asian expansion financing round
Luxury fashion etailer Farfetch has raised £76m ($110m) in a new financing round, which aims to facilitate international expansion.
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NewsAnalysis: Dairy Farm faces headwinds as it revamps Indonesian business
Dairy Farm Indonesia, the market’s leading supermarket chain, has unveiled first-quarter losses as it continues to revamp its operations.