All China articles – Page 10
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News
LK Bennett founder returns to retailer she launched
LK - Linda – Bennett, founder of the fashion retailer she gave her name to, is returning to the business.
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Analysis
Hobbs’ Meg Lustman on rediscovering the retailer's mojo
When chief executive Meg Lustman arrived at fashion retailer Hobbs three years ago she was greeted by a business that had lost its way.
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Analysis
Expanding across borders in 2017 and beyond
In part three of our ‘Preparing for tomorrow’s supply chain’ series, Jon Severs reveals the top five ways retailers can create a seamless multichannel business on a global scale.
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News
Burberry retail sales rise driven by UK performance
Burberry has registered a jump in retail sales during its second half, driven by the “exceptional performance” of its UK business.
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News
Mothercare reveals final quarter like-for-like growth
Mothercare has reported a rise in UK like-for-likes in its fourth quarter against improving conditions in its challenging international territories.
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Opinion
Opinion: Time to trade in the ‘Great Mall of China’
Brexit, the fear of a declining domestic market and Amazon’s impending move into Australia are just some of the factors driving China market entry to the top of retailers’ wishlists.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Tourist spending and Tesco
Retail news round-up: Shoppers increase their spending in the UK and Tesco pulls Heineken brands from shelves
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Video
Watch: Alibaba exec on difficulties moving into China
Alibaba general manager for Europe Terry Von Bibra explains how retailers should prepare when moving into the Chinese marketplace.
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News
Alibaba exec says retailers can't go it alone in China
Alibaba’s European general manager Terry Von Bibra said China was “the greatest opportunity in the world”, but retailers should not underestimate its challenges.
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News
JD.com Inc boss: We are bigger than Alibaba
“Remember my face, because in the future we will have the potential of doing business and, if we do it nicely, we’ll be doing big business,” Ma said at Retail Week Live.
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News
Alibaba joins with Bailian to merge bricks and clicks
Online giant Alibaba has joined forces with Bailian – a large Chinese retailer with 4,700 outlets – to boost integration between traditional retailing and ecommerce.
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Opinion
Opinion: West End to have a very happy Chinese New Year
The Chinese Spring Festival, with New Year as its centrepiece, has long been a key date in the West End calendar.
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News
Retailers braced for Chinese New Year sales rush
Retailers are poised for a bumper sales weekend as tourists prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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Analysis
Analysis: Inside House of Fraser's Chinese dynasty
With Chinese New Year nearly upon us, Retail Week takes a trip to House of Fraser’s first store in China.
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Opinion
Six things you should know about the Chinese shopper
Burberry’s stellar UK performance showed how the weak pound can boost sales from international shoppers. We take a look at what makes many Chinese luxury shoppers tick
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Gallery
In pictures: Inside House of Fraser's first Chinese store
House of Fraser’s first store in China represents a major investment from its owner Sanpower, with six floors of retail, entertainment and dining space.
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News
Luxury raincoat retailer Aquascutum sold for £97m
Aquascutum has been sold by its Hong Kong-based owner, YGM Trading, to two unnamed Chinese buyers, in a deal worth £97m.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Aquascutum, Gap and more
Retail news round-up: Aquascutum for sale, profits surges at Gap Ireland, and supermarkets expect best Christmas sales
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News
In pictures: House of Fraser opens first store in China
Department store group House of Fraser has unveiled its first store in China.
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Analysis
Blog: Topshop should be cautious as it expands in China
Topshop has reportedly signed a deal to open 80 stores in China, but the Arcadia-owned fashion retailer would be wise to tread with caution.