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How small retailers can compete with the giants of retail
The giants of retail – like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Asos, Tesco, Alibaba and JD – might be trailblazers, but they are still fair game for the little guys.
China to become world’s largest grocery market by 2023
China is set to overtake the US to become the world’s largest grocery market by 2023 in value terms, according to new forecasts.
India’s Myntra to sell in Walmart’s US stores
India’s Myntra is expected to begin selling its brands’ products to the US via Walmart.
Eight bidders in running for Metro China
Yonghui Superstores – part owned by Dairy Farm Group – is among at least eight bidders for the Metro China business.
Walmart trials new digitised store format
Supermarket retailer Walmart has launched a new technology called Intelligent Retail Lab (IRL) that allows it to monitor its physical stores more efficiently and keep costs under control.
Walmart partners with Google for voice activated grocery shopping
US retail giant Walmart and tech company Google have collaborated on voice technology to assist customers with grocery shopping.
Amazon plots new grocery offering
E-commerce giant Amazon is plotting a new grocery business in the US, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
Ikea services foray boosts loyalty and sales
New Ikea services such as assembly are boosting the flatpack furniture specialist’s sales and customer loyalty.
Amazon income soars 63 per cent – here’s why
The latest Amazon results are positive – but there is now a clear divergence in performance between the top and bottom lines.
Sam’s Club China plans 40 more stores
Sam’s Club China plans 40 more stores across China by the end of the year.
Reliance to take on Walmart and Amazon online
Jio and Reliance Retail will launch a new e-commerce platform in India.
Flipkart secures more funding for Amazon battle
Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart has received US$201 million funding for its wholesale business.
