China

Why China's supply chain will set the next-gen standard

Will China be able to leapfrog more established markets to develop the next generation of supply chain solutions? Darren Smillie, Customer Supply Chain Insight manager, IGD, investigates.

Why China's supply chain will set the next-gen standard

Will China be able to leapfrog more established markets to develop the next generation of supply chain solutions? Darren Smillie, Customer Supply Chain Insight manager, IGD, investigates.

Brands resonate more with affluent Chinese consumers

According to a new study from Collinson Group, a global firm specialising in influencing customer behaviour, affluent middle-class Chinese consumers are embracing loyalty programmes more than their counterparts in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Waitrose products sell online in China

Retail UK company Waitrose has started exporting to China last month after reaching an agreement to sell products online through the Royal Mail Store on Tmall Global, an online marketplace managed by the Alibaba Group.

Chinese outbound travellers shop for luxury and local brands

Digital insights firm 6Estates’ research on outbound Chinese travellers shows that distinctive local brands are as desirable as luxury brands to Chinese consumers.

Singles' Day smashes records in China

Did China’s Singles’ Day turn out to be a huge windfall for online retailers this year?

China's ageing population poses challenges and opportunities

More Than 50 Shades of Grey, published by global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, takes a look at China’s ageing population, especially with regards to the challenges and opportunities it provides to the region’s consumer corporates.

World of Food Beijing – powered by Anuga returns with a bang

“Worl of Food Beijing was a truly excellent trade show for all three days,” said Igor Popovic from Tetra Pak, North-West Europe.

Parkson taps F&B business in China

Two indirect subsidiaries of Parkson Holdings — Grand Parkson Retail Group and AUM Hospitality — have formed a new joint venture for food retailing in China.

Costco enters China via Alibaba's Tmall

Costco, which is said to have been wary of entering the retail market in China, has made its fi rst online foray by selling through Alibaba.

Kingfisher sells stake in B&Q China

Wumei Holdings, one of China’s leading retail chain store operators, is taking a 70% controlling stake in Kingfisher’s B&Q business in China.

Forever 21 expands into Beijing

Forever 21 has further expanded its chain of stores in China with the addition of a second outlet in Beijing.

Alibaba drone delivery trial

About 450 Alibaba customers in China had their purchases delivered in a special way — by drones.

Alibaba steps up fight against counterfeiting

Alibaba is determined to tackle the issue of counterfeiting as it believes that “trust is an important currency that makes e-commerce platforms tick”.

Over half of China food inspections fail the test

AsiaInspection (AI), a quality control service provider that partners with brands, retailers and importers around the world to secure, manage and optimise their supply chain, has announced its 2014 Q4 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis on outsourced manufacturing and the quality control services industry.

Alibaba smashes record for online sales on Singles Day

China’s biggest annual shopping bonanza smashed records last month as online sales on Alibaba alone hit US$9.3 billion, more than the total racked up the same day last year across the industry.

Alibaba IPO makes a splash

Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce company, last month became a publicly traded technology powerhouse after it launched a blockbuster share offering in New York that drew worldwide attention.