Doing business in China

Spotlight on…Doing business in China

Selecting the right partner, building strong personal relationships and understanding local laws are all-important when doing business in the sourcing…

10 key trends in China’s fashion retail market

Here is a list of ten important considerations for international retailers looking to do business in the emerging Chinese retail…

ANALYSIS: China’s luxury market sees rapid growth

China’s luxury goods market is defying the downturn, with increasing numbers of consumers prepared to pay for high-quality, designer brands.…

CHINA: Li Ning steps up global expansion plans

Chinese sportswear firm Li Ning, which shot to fame when its founder headlined the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony last year,…

CHINA: Industry demands more intellectual property control

Further efforts to control intellectual property theft within the Chinese garment manufacturing industry will still be required, despite Chinese government…

CHINA: Footwear suppliers see strong growth next year

China’s footwear suppliers are expecting strong sales growth in the next 12 months and are working to improve operating efficiency…

CHINA: On track to meet economic growth target

China's National Bureau of Statistics says the country's latest economic data shows it is well on track to meet its…

US: Cherokee signs exclusive license in China

Licensor Cherokee has entered into an exclusive international license agreement for its Cherokee brand in China. It has signed the…

UK: M&S in China for the long-term, says boss

UK retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) plans to open more stores in China despite the teething problems it faced after launching…

US: Coach eyes China growth as Q1 sales rise

The success of new lower-priced lines has helped lift first quarter sales at Coach Inc, while strong demand in China…