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Amanda Kaiser

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Alibaba, JD.com Ink Fresh Deals

Alibaba is teaming up with Germany's Metro Group and JD.com is linking with South Korea's Lotte Group.

Asian Markets Uneven as Europe Bounces Back

Investors digested China's downward revision of its 2014 GDP figures along with Wall Street's slump on…

Global Sourcing Strategies

International trade agreements, tariff policies and wage inflation are just a few of the factors that play…

Aiming High: Luen Thai’s Retail Strategy

The company has an aggressive branded plan in Asia.

Luen Thai and the Big Bag Theory

The luxury handbag market has presented a substantial growth opportunity.

China’s Devalued Yuan: L Capital’s Thakran Gives His Perspective

The businessman downplays recent currency moves in China.

Asian Shares Losing Ground on Yuan Move

Shares are extending their losses after China's surprise devaluation of the yuan on Tuesday.

Alibaba’s New President Seen Key to Global Ambitions

Michael Evans will be responsible for heading up Alibaba's international growth outside China and its…

Wal-Mart Takes Control of China’s Yihaodian

The world's largest retailer has taken full control of Chinese e-commerce company Yihaodian, lifting its…

Alibaba, Unilever China Form Partnership

The Chinese e-commerce giant said the personal care company will reach customers in China through Alibaba's…

Fast Retailing Nine-Month Net Profit Grows 51.5%

Asia's largest clothing retailer said a weak yen boosted its bottom line as strong momentum in Asian markets…

Global Brands Snags Jason Weisenfeld

The exec will head up Seven Global, Global Brands' new joint venture with David Beckham and Simon Fuller.

Fay Thinks International, Targets Asian Expansion

The brand, known for its luxe outerwear and upper-crust Italian clientele, is plotting future growth in Asia…

Tadashi Yanai: Fashion’s Fastest Man

Tadashi Yanai, Japan's richest man, likes to think big. His next goal? To turn his Fast Retailing company…

Fashion Houses Hit the Road

Five leading houses staged roving extravaganzas on three continents, but what motivates them to pack up a…