All China articles – Page 13
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Interview
Interview: Alibaba UK boss on globalisation and being an online landlord
Alibaba wants to be UK retail’s gateway to China. Ahead of her talk at Retail Week Live on Thursday, we spoke to UK managing director Amee Chande.
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Opinion
Opinion: How Asia challenges Europe’s preconceptions of retail locations
It’s not every day you have the opportunity to fly 6,000 miles with three clients on the hunt for innovation and inspiration.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and Apple
Retail news round-up on February 18, 2016: Asda asks for discounts from suppliers to fight rivals and Apple Pay to launch in China this week.
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Analysis
Infographic: Sales densities soar at Aldi plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, February 12, 2016: The Co-operative becomes the fastest growing non-discount grocer, plus more.
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Analysis
New Look boss Kristiansen insists China potential remains strong
New Look boss Anders Kristiansen said China still holds strong growth potential despite the country’s turbulent economy.
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News
New Look third-quarter sales and profits up despite ‘tough’ backdrop
New Look has recorded a rise in sales and profits for the third quarter of the year despite what it called a highly ”promotional environment”.
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Opinion
Opinion: International shoppers flock to London’s West End for Chinese New Year
As many celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year, London’s West End has prepared for an influx of keen international shoppers to stores.
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Analysis
Analysis: China's etail giant Alibaba defies the doubters
Alibaba’s fourth quarter results not only beat expectations but must surely be the envy of others – especially given its exposure to China.
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News
Burberry and WeChat collaborate on mobile app promotion for Lunar New Year
Fashion retailer Burberry has teamed up with instant messenger WeChat to give users access to its Lunar New Year gifts through the app.
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Opinion
Opinion: Boost to tourism retail as visas for Chinese extended to two years
UK China Visa Alliance welcomes longer standard visas for Chinese visitors but says it will continue to push for 10-year permits.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Muji sets sail for pastures new at Chinese flagship
Japanese retailer Muji has launched a striking new flagship on Huaihai Road in Shanghai as it sets its sights on expansion into China.
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News
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing cuts profits forecast as warm weather hits sales
Fast Retailing’s first-quarter group profits have dived after mild weather hampered sales at its Uniqlo business.
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News
Marks & Spencer unveils Beijing flagship as Chinese expansion continues
Marks & Spencer has opened a flagship store in The Place shopping mall in Beijing as the retailer builds its presence in China.
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Opinion
Drone delivery: it’s not a question of if, but when and how
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the cycling shoes you ordered. The barriers to mainstream drone delivery are lowering.
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News
Asos targets Chinese smartphone users with transactional app launch
Fashion etail giant Asos has launched fully transactional Apple and Android mobile apps to tap into the lucrative Chinese market.
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Analysis
Analysis: The British retailers that are cashing in on Singles' Day
Alibaba says this year’s Singles’ Day was the largest in its history as it processed £9.4bn across the day, but which British retailers cashed in?
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News
Burberry reduces size of Hong Kong flagship to cope with Asia slowdown
Burberry is seeking to deal with a sales slowdown in its Asian business by dramatically reducing the size of its Hong Kong flagship store.
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News
Alibaba records £3.3bn of sales in first 90 minutes of Singles' Day
Alibaba generated $5bn of merchandise sales in the first 90 minutes of sales on Singles’ Day, a Chinese shopping extravaganza that celebrates people who are single.
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Analysis
Sainsbury's interims: Five things to look for in the grocer's update
Sainsbury’s will unveil its half-year results on Wednesday following a confident second-quarter update. Here are five key things to look out for:
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News
H&M, Zara and Under Armour eye BHS Oxford Street flagship
Fashion giants H&M and Zara and sportswear brand Under Armour are circling BHS’s flagship Oxford Street store, Retail Week understands.