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China's F&B sector growth to slow on back of soft economy

Despite the anticipated slowdown, the F&B sector continues to exhibit robust growth.

China's F&B sector growth to slow on back of soft economy

Despite the anticipated slowdown, the F&B sector continues to exhibit robust growth.

Yum China aims to open 20,000 stores by 2026

It also plans to return at least $3b to shareholders from 2024 to 2026 through dividends and share repurchases.

JD.com invests $132.2m into video content creation

It aims to attract more creators and institutions to the platform.

AS Watson names Malina Ngai as Group CEO

She will now lead in defining the company's vision and formulating strategies to prioritise customer satisfaction and global growth.

JD.com and Lenovo partner to drive AI integration in PC market

It is expected to accelerate the adoption of AI PCs and expand smart device usage in homes.

Consumer sentiment dampens retail in China

Economy, prices, and job security are causing Chinese consumers to cut back on spending, particularly on price-sensitive items.

Chinese consumers prioritise entertainment and relaxation in retail choices: report

The nation’s retail sector witnessed a robust recovery in tourism, film attendance, and the performing arts in 2023.

Luxury brands lead ESG push in China's retail sector

They accounted for 66% of all LEED-certified retail spaces in 2023.

Shein is world’s largest apparel retailer in 2023: GlobalData


The retailer’s gross merchandise value soared to approximately $45b last year.

Alibaba invests $4.8b in share repurchase program to boost shareholder returns

The group also acquired 1.249 billion ordinary shares, totaling $12.5b for fiscal year 2024.

Gen-Z favours quality over brand origins: JD chief economist

Advanced digital supply chains offer brands deep insights into consumer behaviour, he said.

 JD Super and Quinta do Noval partner to bring premium Portuguese wines to China

It will expand the selection of Portuguese wines on JD Super’s platform.

JD Super partners with leading F&B brands to form Healthy Food Industry Alliance

The alliance involves over a hundred renowned brands in the F&B sector.

Alternative payments lead China's e-commerce with 67.3% share

Bank transfers and payment cards hold a 14.9% share of e-commerce transactions.

China Jo-Jo Drugstores meets Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement

This follows the company's failure to maintain a $1.00 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive trading days.

China leads US apparel market despite shipment decline

The Asian country's shipment volume was down by 18%.

Alibaba Group to invest $1.1b in South Korea for business expansion

It intends to invest $200m for the logistics hub and $100m to support South Korean SMEs.