China
Starbucks appoints Leo Tsoi as China CEO
He previously served as Starbucks China’s COO and president for five years.
Starbucks appoints Leo Tsoi as China CEO
He previously served as Starbucks China’s COO and president for five years.
Danish jeweler Georg Jensen launches in Tmall
It marks the brand’s first partnership with a third-party marketplace in China.
Tmall hosts week-long sales campaign for camping items
The company expects a surge in demand for travel gear in the mid-autumn festival.
JD Pet launches free online veterinary services
It offers 30-minute online consultations via videos, pictures, and text.
Delta variant threatens retail sales growth potential in China
Consumer confidence will not take a hit, but offline stores might become less attractive.
Dada’s JD Daojia rolls out one-hour delivery of Sephora products
Over 70 Sephora stores in China have launched on the JD Daojia platform.
Shenzhen’s prime retail property enjoys growing leasing demand
Two new shopping centres, with a GFA of 555,000 sqm, are scheduled for debut.
Victoria’s Secret launches on JD’s platform
It launched in time to prepare for Chinese Valentine’s Day on 14 August.
JD’s Seven Fresh opens new Chengdu store
It plans to open its next store in the city in September.
Uniqlo to launch its first flagship in Beijing in November
The store will have China’s first “StyleHint” social retail experience.
Weekly News Wrap: India enforcement warns Flipkart of possible $1.35b fine; China mulls $1b antitrust fine on Meituan
And Bukalapak’s shares jumped nearly 25% on trading debut.
JD launches its biggest exhibit in ChinaJoy 2021
It is also upgrading its Esports platform.
Givenchy launches beauty flagship store on JD
A full line of its beauty products will be available online in China.
China’s Midea Group opens first Israel store
The 350-sq. m. store is located in a shopping mall in Rehovot.
Freshippo to set up distribution centre in Wuhan
The facility will come with indoor holding facilities and food processing equipment.
Alibaba launches largest university recruitment drive in China
It is advertising 113 entry-level roles, 45 of which are open to fresh graduates.
AliExpress opens store in Barcelona shopping center
The store will bring over 800 brands, including those in the electronics sector.