China’s online space is home to over 500 million netizens, homegrown social networks and a thriving e-commerce market. While companies similar to eBay, Amazon, and Groupon exist, e-commerce has emerged…
With its latest £32.5 million purchase of legendary tailored menswear brand Gieves & Hawkes, Victor and William Fung are making steady progress in establishing a string of luxury assets across…
Alipay plans to expand into China’s collect-on-delivery (COD) market by providing a new portable terminal in a move to respond more adequately to the logistics requirements of e-commerce in China.…
Nestlé closed 2011 with some notable developments in China, including two huge partnerships with Chinese powerhouses, Yinlu Foods Group and Hsu Fu Chi. These coups will deepen Nestlé’s commitment to…
NELLY.COM has become one of the fastest growing e-retailers in Northern Europe. Carrying over 750 brands, to 27 countries, with a turnover of €75 million, you’d never guess that it’s…
Tesco has set its sights on becoming the number one food retailer in South Korea. The catch? They are going to do it without increasing the number of the stores.…
As consumers around the world await the release of Apple’s iPad 3 this week, those in China - Apple’s second biggest market – may have to look a little harder…
Local-sourcing requirements could deter foreign retailers from taking advantage of new rules allowing them to take full ownership of their operations in India, and many potential investors are seeking more…
AMIDST the clamour of protests over the Government‘s decision to open up the retail sector in India to foreign investment, there is one group of players which has been notable…
Dearth of land in cities, lack of well-managed shopping malls and ideal retail shop locations may pose hurdles to multinational retail chains opening stores in India. “Opening up the sector…