Dec 30, 2014

Chinese fashion chain’s profit plummets

Chinese casual menswear designer and retailer Zuoan Fashion has reported a 20.9 per cent slump in third quarter revenues. The…
Dec 25, 2014

Alibaba’s $160m fraud fight

China’s dominant online retailer Alibaba Group says it has spent US$160.7 million fighting counterfeiting and enhancing shopper protection on its…
Dec 24, 2014

Kingfisher cedes control of China arm

UK-based home improvement retailer Kingfisher is to sell a 70 per cent controlling stake in its B&Q China business. The…
Dec 23, 2014

Stylish new Starbucks flagship opens in Chengdu

Starbucks says its new Chinese flagship is designed to “put the coffee experience at the forefront for customers”. The Taikoo…
Dec 22, 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts to sign China deal

Philippines-based fast food giant Jollibee Foods has teamed with a Malaysian private equity investor to launch the Dunkin’ Donuts chain…
Dec 18, 2014

Avon pays out over China bribes

Avon, the world’s largest direct seller of cosmetics, has agreed to pay $US135 million to settle criminal and civil charges…