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Shandong Ruyi Buys Swiss Luxury Brand Bally

The Chinese clothing and textile giant, which already controls Gieves & Hawkes, Sandro and Maje, has purchased a majority stake in the Swiss clothing and leather-goods brand.

Shandong Ruyi Buys Swiss Luxury Brand Bally

The Chinese clothing and textile giant, which already controls Gieves & Hawkes, Sandro and Maje, has purchased a majority stake in the Swiss clothing and leather-goods brand.


Alibaba Market Value Tumbles $30 Billion After Margins Decline

While the Chinese e-commerce giant reported revenue that topped analyst estimates, operating margin shrank to 31 percent in the last quarter, causing shares to fall 6 percent.

Alibaba Market Value Tumbles $30 Billion After Margins Decline

While the Chinese e-commerce giant reported revenue that topped analyst estimates, operating margin shrank to 31 percent in the last quarter, causing shares to fall 6 percent.


Alibaba Lures Older Shoppers as Market Slows

As broader growth in online retail revenues slow, the e-commerce giant looks to the older generation in China with its elderly friendly Taobao app.

Alibaba Lures Older Shoppers as Market Slows

As broader growth in online retail revenues slow, the e-commerce giant looks to the older generation in China with its elderly friendly Taobao app.


China's Young Shoppers Breathe New Life Into Luxury Market

The shift to Millennials, who pushed the Chinese market up to $22.07 billion in sales last year, spurred the rise of new areas such as luxury streetwear.

China's Young Shoppers Breathe New Life Into Luxury Market

The shift to Millennials, who pushed the Chinese market up to $22.07 billion in sales last year, spurred the rise of new areas such as luxury streetwear.


Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses

In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores ​the ​flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the ​fashion ​sector.​​

Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses

In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores ​the ​flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the ​fashion ​sector.​​


JD.com Says Chinese Companies Finding It Harder to Enter US

Increased protectionism will hurt the American economy, the head of China’s second-largest e-commerce operator said.

JD.com Says Chinese Companies Finding It Harder to Enter US

Increased protectionism will hurt the American economy, the head of China’s second-largest e-commerce operator said.


JD.com, VNG Corp Lead Investment in Vietnamese E-Commerce Firm Tiki.nv

JD.com co-led the financing with Vietnamese entertainment and social media firm VNG Corp, which is an existing investor.

JD.com, VNG Corp Lead Investment in Vietnamese E-Commerce Firm Tiki.nv

JD.com co-led the financing with Vietnamese entertainment and social media firm VNG Corp, which is an existing investor.


JD.com Targets $2 Billion Fundraising at Logistics Unit

China’s second-biggest e-commerce firm has kicked off a fundraising round at its logistics unit, with a target of at least $2 billion, and eventually plans to list the business overseas.

JD.com Targets $2 Billion Fundraising at Logistics Unit

China’s second-biggest e-commerce firm has kicked off a fundraising round at its logistics unit, with a target of at least $2 billion, and eventually plans to list the business overseas.


Alibaba's Taobao Again on U.S. Blacklist List for Fakes

While Taobao's inclusion does not carry any direct penalties, it is a blow to Alibaba's efforts to shed perceptions that its sites are riddled with fakes and that its anti-piracy policies are inadequate.

Alibaba's Taobao Again on U.S. Blacklist List for Fakes

While Taobao's inclusion does not carry any direct penalties, it is a blow to Alibaba's efforts to shed perceptions that its sites are riddled with fakes and that its anti-piracy policies are inadequate.


China Steps Up Policing of Multinationals on Sovereignty Issues

China is stepping up its policing of international companies such as Zara, demanding they respect the government’s position on long-standing territorial disputes from Taiwan to Tibet.

China Steps Up Policing of Multinationals on Sovereignty Issues

China is stepping up its policing of international companies such as Zara, demanding they respect the government’s position on long-standing territorial disputes from Taiwan to Tibet.


China’s Online Giants Get Physical

In this month’s China Edit, the battle between China's e-commerce giants is heating up as adversaries wage war offline.

China’s Online Giants Get Physical

In this month’s China Edit, the battle between China's e-commerce giants is heating up as adversaries wage war offline.


Adrian Cheng’s K11 Invests $10 Million in AI Start-Up

K11, the world's first “art mall” and the brainchild of the Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, has invested in artificial intelligence company ObEN, with a view to bring immersive experiences to retail.

Adrian Cheng’s K11 Invests $10 Million in AI Start-Up

K11, the world's first “art mall” and the brainchild of the Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, has invested in artificial intelligence company ObEN, with a view to bring immersive experiences to retail.