Wal-Mart sourcing deal lifts Li & Fung

Wal-Mart's new agreement with Hong Kong sourcing expert Li & Fung will bring benefits to both companies, each already a giant in its field. Not only will it help the retailer to cut costs and spread its global exposure, but it could also double Li & Fung's business, writes Dominique Patton.

ANALYSIS: Wal-Mart deal "tip of the iceberg" for Li & Fung

1 February 2010

US: Wal-Mart agrees $2bn sourcing deal with Li & Fung

28 January 2010

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc has agreed a strategic alliance with Li & Fung as part of a shake-up of its global sourcing structure in a bid to reduce costs, improve quality and accelerate its speed to market.

HONG KONG: Li & Fung and Hudson's Bay in sourcing deal

8 December 2009

Hong Kong-based global consumer goods exporter Li & Fung Limited and the Hudson's Bay Trading Company have announced a global sourcing strategic partnership.

HONG KONG: Li & Fung unit Trinity starts IPO

21 October 2009

Li & Fung has listed its luxury retail unit Trinity Inc in Hong Kong, reportedly raising up to HKD$664m (US$85.7m) through an initial public offering (IPO).

HONG KONG: Li & Fung to buy Wear Me Apparel

19 October 2009

Hong Kong-based global consumer goods exporter Li & Fung Limited is to buy US fashion brand manager Wear Me Apparel, which does businesss as Kids Headquarters, for US$100m.

US: The Talbots inks Li & Fung sourcing deal

13 August 2009

Women’s wear retailer The Talbots has signed a buying agency agreement with consumer goods sourcing specialist Li & Fung.

INSIGHT: Li & Fung 1H profit lifts 13% despite weak market

13 August 2009

Consumer goods powerhouse Li & Fung posted a 13% rise in first-half profit to HK$1.397bn (US$180m), but saw turnover decline on weak markets and customer insolvencies.