All China articles – Page 22
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NewsAsos launches standalone Chinese website with 365-day delivery
Fashion etailer Asos has launched its standalone Chinese website, Asos.com/cn.
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Analysis
China Singles’ Day: What do retailers need to know?
Emerging in China as a light-hearted protest against Valentine’s Day, Singles’ Day has evolved into the biggest individual shopping day in the world, with singletons flocking to the internet to buy gifts for themselves or fellow unmarried friends.
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OpinionComment: Is Walmart taking a gamble in China?
Walmart has renewed efforts to expand in China, soon after reining in plans for India. Is this a risk given a mooted slowdown in Chinese demand?
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OpinionComment: Government must act fast to simplify Chinese visas
China is an absolutely vital market for the UK. The Chinese are one of the key groups for driving growth in our retail economy, and also for business expansion.
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NewsChancellor George Osborne urges Chinese tourists to visit UK
Chancellor George Osborne has urged more Chinese tourists to visit the UK as the Government simplifies the Visa system.
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OpinionComment: Overseas growth beckons UK retailers
Two hundred years after Napoleon’s famous observation, we are still a proud nation of shopkeepers. But for many of us, future success will mean that we have to look beyond our national borders for new market opportunities.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Chinese deal exposes difficulties of BRIC entry
It might finally be time to put one of the great myths of global retailing to bed. Contrary to popular belief, the BRIC markets are actually a bit rubbish. OK, I may be oversimplifying things slightly, but this observation is certainly the case when it comes to grocery retailing.
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NewsGovernment to simplify UK visa system to attract Chinese tourists
Home secretary Theresa May is set to simplify the visa system to attract more visitors from China which could allow retailers to tap into the lucrative tourists’ spending.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I crack the Chinese luxury ecommerce market?
How can I crack the Chinese luxury ecommerce market?
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Analysis
International analysis: Has China become too hard for retailers to crack?
In the past year, many international retailers have either quit or are considering exiting the Chinese market.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan stands out from its foreign rivals in China
Last week Auchan and its partner, Taiwan-based Ruentex, revealed first-half turnover in China climbed 12.9% to CNY44.51bn (£4.6bn).
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s venture will create a Chinese grocery powerhouse
Tesco has been firmly in the spotlight of late after revealing a glimpse of the future in its new Watford store and taking action to stem losses in China.
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NewsTesco in talks over deal to merge Chinese business
Tesco and China Resources Enterprises (CRE), owner of the Vanguard chain, are in talks to combine their Chinese retail operations to create a £10bn business.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is the Carrefour supertanker turning around?
With a mere 1.4% growth in sales to E20.46bn (£17.6bn), Carrefour’s performance remained weak in its second quarter.
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NewsTopshop to open the doors of its first Chinese store in Hong Kong
Topshop will open its first store in China on Thursday at a 14,000 sq ft flagship site in Hong Kong, as the retailer continues its growth overseas.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Esprit pins hopes on new boss’ turnaround plan
Esprit, the mid-priced clothes retailer has been hit by the economic downturn.
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News
Amazon China to link with convenience store operator FamilyMart
Amazon China is linking with convenience store operator FamilyMart on a payment and collection service for customers in Shanghai.Around 100 pick-up points will be introduced initially, covering most areas of the city and mainly in stores that are open 24 hours. The scheme could potentially be extended if successful. Amazon ...
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AnalysisTesco: How the grocer is performing in its overseas markets
As Tesco reports a 21.8% fall in trading profits to £990m in its international arm, Retail Week looks at how its overseas businesses are faring.
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NewsGovernment considers relaxation of Chinese visa system
The Government has pledged to improve the visa system to allow Chinese nationals to visit and do business in the UK more easily.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asian retailers on the rise in pursuit of growth
Homegrown retailers are expanding rapidly in many Asian countries. We highlight 10 companies to watch as they extend their reach.
