China
Marithé + François Girbaud opens first store in Greater China
Marithé + François Girbaud opens first store in Greater China
Three more stores planned in 2025.
2 days ago
Tumi opens first flagship store in China
It introduces a scenario-based display strategy.
4 days ago
Miniso launches first Miniso Space concept in China
It combines retail, exhibitions, and interactive zones.
Pandora, Amazon shut down China-based counterfeit jewellery network
In 2024, Pandora removed 500,000 fake online listings.
MINISO chairman unwinds 2023 collar transaction
He recovers 14 million Miniso shares.
Yum China launches AI assistant ‘Q-Smart’ to streamline restaurant operations
It uses voice interaction through wearable devices.
Authentic Brands Group opens APAC headquarters in Shanghai
The new office spans nearly 2,000 square meter.
Chinese consumers shift to cautious spending as growth slows
Annual consumption growth is expected to reach 2.3% in 2025.
Yum China champions smart restaurant management
Automation is expected to power the company’s expansion across China.
Alibaba launches AI tool to help fashion retailers create virtual try-on videos
It turns product photos into try-on videos.
Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall Group bags win for top innovative campaign at Retail Asia Awards 2025
Alibaba’s “Taobao Uglies Award “demonstrated a strong marketing campaign that speaks to the heart of young Chinese consumers.
MINISO takes home two accolades at Retail Asia Awards 2025
The company’s launch of the world’s first MINISO LAND in Shanghai and its interest-driven innovation were recognised by the awards programme.
JD Super expands meat imports through new global partnerships
It aims to bring top international meat brands to the Chinese market.
Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025
This is a 42% increase from the $360m planned in H1.
Lazada announces $100m annual investment in affiliate programme
Affiliate marketing drives 20% of Southeast Asia’s online sales.
Alibaba credits AI-driven strategy for strong growth
AI-related products posted triple-digit growth
JD.com launches major initiative to support 60,000 new products
It aims to help these products achieve RMB1m in annual sales
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