All China articles – Page 18
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Analysis
International news analysis: Can Aldi crack China?
German discounter Aldi has said it is examining market conditions for a launch in China at present, but nothing has been decided yet.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on ex-JJB Sports boss Chris Ronnie, Net-a-Porter and cross-border shopping
Retail news round-up on November 21, 2014: Ex-JJB boss found guilty of £1m fraud, Richemont considers Net-a-Porter IPO and China becomes biggest consumer of UK goods online
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Aldi eyes China launch as it turns attention to emerging markets
Aldi is considering a launch in China as part of its ambition to become the world’s dominant discount retailer.
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Burberry underlying profits and sales up amid challenging global conditions
Burberry has reported a 14% increase in underlying sales and a 6% rise in profits for the six months to the end of September.
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New Look exits Russia and Ukraine amid political uncertainty
New Look will exit Russia and Ukraine due to concerns over the political situation there, and will instead focus international efforts on China.
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Alibaba smashes £3.7bn Singles’ Day shopping record
Alibaba has smashed last year’s Yn36.2bn (£3.7bn) sales record during its Singles’ Day shopping bonanza, with 10 hours still left to go.
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Toys R Us to launch digital store maps to help with Christmas rush
Toys R Us’s US shops will launch digital store maps that can be accessed via customers’ phones to help them find a specific toy or deal.
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Analysis
International news analysis: Alibaba is living up to the hype
Alibaba’s first trading statement since its IPO has created a stir, with the quarter to the end of September surpassing expectation.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What are the complexities of trading in China?
As online retail goes from strength to strength, China’s potential as an international ecommerce leader cannot be underestimated.
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Analysis
Analysis: Fashion sales demonstrate need for a weatherproof retail plan
Fashion sales have been hit as unusually high autumn temperatures means shoppers have stuck with T-shirts instead of buying sweaters.
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Opinion
Comment: Japan and China’s retail sector is buoyed by seasonal celebrations
As Halloween and other festivities approach, Japan and China’s online retail sector has experienced unprecedented levels of activity.
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News
Alibaba mulls payments tie-up with Apple as US retailers shun Apple Pay
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba is interested in teaming up with Apple on electronic payments as it emerges US retailers are shunning Apple Pay.
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International retailers Auchan and Metro strike joint buying partnership
German giant Metro and French powerhouse Auchan have struck a joint purchasing partnership designed to make the most of their strength when negotiating with suppliers.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Apple and H&M
Retail news round-up on October 24, 2014: Amazon posts third-quarter loss; Apple to open 15 stores in China; H&M celebrates 10 years of designer collaborations
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Topshop launches on China's ShangPin with mall takeover
Chinese fashion etailer ShangPin and Topshop took over one of Beijing’s largest malls last week with a mobile marketing campaign.
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Analysis
In the news: Made.com co-founder and chief executive Ning Li
Young entrepreneur Ning Li was in his mid twenties, working as an investment banker, when he had an epiphany that led him to create Made.com.
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WRC: China’s growing consumer economy will force price increases, says Li & Fung
China’s focus on building a consumer economy is going to disrupt the world and put an end to the era of low-priced goods, said Li & Fung chairman Dr William Fung.
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Analysis
International analysis: Where's hot and where's not in global retail?
With problems ranging from regulation to political unrest, are the BRICs no longer the hottest new retail markets on the block?
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Analysis
International analysis: The global etailers big enough to rival Amazon
Powerful online retailers are emerging globally and giving the etail giant Amazon a run for its money. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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Analysis
International analysis: Learning from Tesco how not to fail abroad
Tesco and Walmart were unable to translate their successful business models abroad. Retail Week examines the lessons from their failures.