China
Italy probes Shein over greenwashing claims
It claims Shein misrepresents sustainability with vague and misleading product statements.
4 days ago
Italy probes Shein over greenwashing claims
It claims Shein misrepresents sustainability with vague and misleading product statements.
4 days ago
Ingka expands omnichannel strategy with new IKEA store in Shanghai
It integrates digital displays with physical shopping.
4 days ago
China to probe Calvin Klein owner over suspected Xinjiang cotton boycott
The ministry said that the firm is "unjustly boycotting" Xinjiang products "without a factual basis."
5 days ago
MINISO to buy nearly 30% stake in China’s Yonghui
This acquisition will make MINISO the largest single shareholder of Yonghui.
How Chengdu achieved a 276% surge in cross-border e-commerce
Nationwide, over 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities are in operation.
JD.com and British Fashion Council partner to boost fashion brands in China
It aims to help British and global fashion brands navigate the Chinese market.
JD Super announces $1.41b investment to boost brand partners
It will focus on agricultural producers and new product launches.
Charles & Keith launches flagship store in Chengdu, China
This is the largest amongst the brand’s global locations.
Balenciaga launches flagship store on JD.com
Balenciaga joins other Kering brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent on JD.com.
JD.com invests $141m to establish JD Fashion platform
It will allow thousands of brands to launch new fashion products at the same time on JD’s marketplace.
Din Tai Fung to close 14 Beijing outlets
The decision was attributed to licensing issues.
AI enhances shopping experience in China’s e-commerce
Investments in AI have pushed the industry’s value beyond $68.85b.
China gains strong foothold in therapeutic cancer vaccines market
Seven cancer vaccines have been approved in the country.
Sephora cuts 10% of staff in China
Over 4,000 employees in China are impacted.
Walmart sells $3.7b stake in JD.com to focus on China ops
Walmart said it is shifting its focus to its own operations in China.
Alibaba to adjust e-commerce strategy to enhance merchant terms
Alibaba will refine its China e-commerce strategy by improving merchant terms and introducing new technology service charges to boost monetisation, according to S&P Global Ratings.
Will boosting consumer spending ease China’s economic slowdown?
The nation aims to cut reliance on manufacturing and boost its economy.