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China Retailers Bullish as New Year Nears
As the country enters the Year of the Sheep, the outlook for retailers appears anything but sheepish.
Alibaba Buys Stake in Smartphone Co.
The e-commerce giant is buying a minority stake in China's Meizu Technology for $590 million with an aim to…
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Upbeat Under Strain
As the Chinese e-commerce giant faces legal issues and sluggish earnings, the company's founder remains…
Sacai Opens Store in Hong Kong
This is the brand's first standalone boutique outside of Japan and a Beijing location is in the works.
Hong Kong Sees Steady Christmas Sales
The Hong Kong Retail Management Association said most retailers registered mid- to high-single digit…
Hong Kong’s Fashion Week
The event is mainly a trade fair dotted with a mix of fashion shows.
Castaner Makes Asian Push
The Spanish footwear brand is opening stores in the region.
Esprit Issues H1 Profit Warning
The company said unusually warm weather in Europe and some special return agreements in China dented sales. 
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Fast Retailing Checking Chinese Suppliers
The company is monitoring conditions at two of its Uniqlo suppliers in response to allegations that two…
Moynat Hits Hong Kong
The label just opened its first store in the city with plans for a second later this year.
Chow Tai Fook Q3 Comps Down 18%
The Chinese jewelry giant suffered on a “relatively weak” luxury market in Hong Kong and poor consumer…
China Forecasted to Hold Up, but Japan Soft
The retail sector in China should hold up nicely in the coming year, even against the backdrop of slowing…
Hong Kong Braces for Mixed Holiday Season
Protesters have cleared the streets but Mainland Chinese tourists continue to hold tight to their wallets.
Industry Players Talk China, Sustainability
Environmental degradation is a hot button issue in China these days – one that the government is tackling and…
David Beckham Signs Global Brands Deal
The former soccer star and his business partner Simon Fuller will develop his brand and work with sports and…