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Thailand’s The Lobster Lab opens inside Hema store
Thai restaurant concept The Lobster Lab has opened its first outlet in Shanghai.
El Corte Ingles and Alibaba forge global distribution deal
El Corte Ingles and Alibaba have forged a deal to sell the department store giant’s goods worldwide.
China’s slowing economy suppresses Singles Day
China’s slowing economy was the primary reason for the slowing growth of sales on Alibaba’s Singles Day on Sunday.
Chinese grocery market set for solid growth, says IGD
The Chinese grocery market by grow by 32.6 per cent by 2022, preserving its status as the largest grocery market in Asia.
Predictably…Alibaba achieves record Singles Day sales
E-commerce giant sees $42 billion in transactions over 24 hour period.
Less than a year old, Luckin Coffee value now up to US$2billion
Fast-growing Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee is seeking a new round of funding which would value it at US$1.5–2 billion.
JD eclipsed by Alibaba import commitments
Chinese online retailer JD was outmaneuvered by archrival Alibaba this week over its commitment to importing goods for China’s growing middle class.
Fung Retailing and Alibaba to take lifestyle brands into China
Fung Retailing and Alibaba have formed a strategic partnership to launch more international lifestyle brands in Mainland China.
Alibaba promises US$200 billion global sourcing plan
Alibaba has committed to help import US$200 billion worth of goods from more than 120 countries over the next five years.
Alibaba’s second-quarter revenue rises 54 per cent
Alibaba’s second-quarter revenue grew 54 per cent year on year, reaching RMB 85.1 billion ($US12.3 billion).
Will Next Retail supersede New Retail?
Next Retail is shaping up as the successor to China’s burgeoning New Retail industry, says Mintel.
