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China still attracts foreign retailers

Even as the Chinese economy slows and conditions become more difficult for foreign retailers, China is still the world’s second top destination for...

China still attracts foreign retailers

Even as the Chinese economy slows and conditions become more difficult for foreign retailers, China is still the world’s second top destination for...

Gap is first US retailer to enter Myanmar

Retail brand Gap has announced it plans to produce clothing in Myanmar, making it the first American retailer to enter Myanmar since the country began...

Furla expands presence with new stores in Asian airports

Italian retailer Furla is continuing to expand its presence in travel retail across Asia.

Foreign brands face squeeze in China

Foreign brands are facing a sales squeeze in China as market growth slows and local companies grow and establish their presence.

Bernie Brookes: A true-blue world-class retailer

Retail is not a one-trick pony, says Bernie Brookes, CEO of Myer Holdings, and therefore he bets on a strategic five-point plan aimed at delighting...

Chow Tai Fook shines with gold

Hong Kong-based jeweller Chow Tai Fook said its net profit in the year to March 31 rose 32% as sales of gold products in China improved.

Walmart China to triple food safety spending

Walmart China has announced it will increase its spending on food safety to 300 million yuan (more than US$48.3 million) in 2013, 2014 and 2015, up...

Tetra Pak's Charles Brand on trends

At the World Processing Tomato Congress last month, Charles Brand, vice-president, Marketing and Product Management at Tetra Pak, spoke on global...

A winner in pizza packaging

A new pizza box concept has been introduced by plastic packaging specialist Faerch Plast, in which the base is produced from crystalline polyethylene...

KFC China to revamp restaurants to create social hangout ambience

US-based KFC, the biggest foreign fast-food chain in China, is planning a major revamp and makeover of its 130 restaurants in China.

Food processors unprepared for digital revolution, warns expert

The global food industry is on the eve of an online retailing revolution that will lead to fundamental changes for players along the supply chain...

El Nino predicted to raise India's edible oil Imports and affect major crops in SE Asia

Warnings about the effect of the El Nino factor on the world’s food crops have grown. The latest is a prediction by the Associated Chambers of...

CP Kelco's new Singapore facility aims to bring it closer to customers in Asia

US-based CP Kelco, a specialty hydrocolloids manufacturer, has opened a hub facility for South Asia alongside its dairy beverage centre of excellence...

WeChat users can now sell online

WeChat users can now set up “mini online stores” through the messaging app.

SOSOON offers e-fulfilment service

Online retailers have to fulfil their promises of convenient and better shopping experience to their customers. Robert Van Lith, general manager for...

Muji gets onto Tmall

Japanese lifestyle retailer Muji is the latest brand to get onto the Chinese e-commerce site Tmall to cater to Chinese online shoppers.

FMCG ecommerce set to soar

Online sales of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) will rise by nearly 50% by 2016.