China

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.

Slower growth in sight for China’s e-tailing sector

However, intensifying competition may prompt players to seek out new growth engines.

Dmall (China) wins an impressive trifecta at Retail Asia Awards

The digital retail service provider greatly improved its CSR and digitalisation strategies.

Pinduoduo wins Domestic E-Tailer of the Year — China award

Pinduoduo transforms Chinese manufacturing with its consumer-to-manufacturer (C2M) revolution, working with over 1,500 manufacturers to develop new SKUs generating 460 million orders in two years.

LVMH’s Berluti launches flagship on JD’s platform

It marks the first time the brand will trial AR technology.

China aims to speed up domestic store openings by 2025

The country is targeting a 5% retail sales growth by 2025.

Dada Group customizes Intra-City Delivery service for merchants

It now offers long-distance delivery services for LBX Pharmacy.

Weekly News Wrap: Retail spending lags in parts of Asia; Bukalapak's $1.1b IPO covered on launch day

And the top shareholder of department store chain Myer kicks off board reshuffle talks.

JD to bring fresh milk from New Zealand to China

Consumers will be able to trace every step of the milk’s production process.

NYSE-listed Shake Shack to launch 10 stores in China

The fast food chain currently has 16 stores in the country.