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JD-controlled JV pairs with CNSC to boost duty-free business
JD-controlled JV pairs with CNSC to boost duty-free business
The JV with Lagardere Travel Retail also seeks to expand their duty-free operations.
Alibaba ramps up benefits for employees
Employees could have seven days paid family care leave per year.
Alibaba’s Ele.me sets aside $3.2m to cut commission on merchants
The subsidy allows reduced commission for covered merchants for at least 15 days.
Reliance invests majority stake in clothing brand Abraham & Thakore
The brand focuses on bringing a modern, unconventional take on Indian handlooms.
Weekly News Wrap: Amazon and Future Group agree to talks; Shopee exits France months after launch
And the founder of China’s Haidilao has stepped down as CEO.
Growth in sight for Asia Pacific’s retail markets
Nearly all major destinations are expected to see bigger domestic visitor volumes.
JD Worldwide to bring over 100 European brands in one store
The company has tied up with UK-based Barclay Street to open an online flagship store.
Weekly News Wrap: Hong Kong rolls out support for small retailers; Reliance Industries takes over 200 stores from Future Group
And China’s Shein has put on hold its US IPO amidst the crisis in Ukraine.
Weekly News Wrap: US includes AliExpress in piracy market list; Starbucks China faces public fury over “misunderstanding”
And Shein is on a hiring spree as it shifts its key assets to Singapore.
Beauty brands launch Valentine’s Day offering on Tmall
Tmall Luxury Pavilion saw 30,000 products on its platform per month last year.
Year of reform for Tianjin’s retail market in 2022: report
The market is expected to welcome four new retail property projects in 2022.
Alibaba unveils use of proceeds from $1b sustainability bond
Most of the net proceeds were used in constructing green data centres and buildings.
Weekly News Wrap: Hong Kong residents raid supermarket shelves; Seven & i urged to focus on 7-Eleven business
And Alibaba-backed Huitongda Network to price its Hong Kong IPO at bottom of range.
Vietnam’s retail sector shows signs of recovery: report
Sales grew for the first time without a low base in the last two months of 2021.
Amazon India to launch initiatives for women entrepreneurs in Karnataka
The company will extend the benefits of its “Saheli” program to train women merchants.
Weekly News Wrap: Seven & i rebuffs criticisms from investor; Future Retail’s lenders urges putting assets up for auction
And Starbucks China reels over airport cafe closures and low traffic to offices.
India’s grocers to gain in redefining its core value proposition
The grocers can start by evaluating their consumers’ spending behaviours.
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