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Alibaba’s Taobao Faces Call to Be Renamed a ‘Notorious Market’

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Taobao shopping website should be put back on the U.S. government’s “Notorious Markets” list for failing to stop the sales of fakes, according to a group representing U.S. clothing makers.

Alibaba’s Taobao Faces Call to Be Renamed a ‘Notorious Market’

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Taobao shopping website should be put back on the U.S. government’s “Notorious Markets” list for failing to stop the sales of fakes, according to a group representing U.S. clothing makers.


The Pain Trade: How Slumping Commerce Threatens Global Growth

The world’s biggest economies are finding it increasingly hard to trade their way out of trouble.

The Pain Trade: How Slumping Commerce Threatens Global Growth

The world’s biggest economies are finding it increasingly hard to trade their way out of trouble.


H&M Joins Uniqlo in Voicing Confidence Over China Amid Slowdown

Hennes & Mauritz AB is approaching the opening of its 300th store in China as the Swedish retailer sees its brand of affordable clothes appealing to cost-conscious shoppers in the slowing economy.

H&M Joins Uniqlo in Voicing Confidence Over China Amid Slowdown

Hennes & Mauritz AB is approaching the opening of its 300th store in China as the Swedish retailer sees its brand of affordable clothes appealing to cost-conscious shoppers in the slowing economy.


The China Edit | Digital Asia, China's Luxury Brands, Harnessing Social Media

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Digital Asia, China's Luxury Brands, Harnessing Social Media

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


LVMH’s Biver Sees Tougher 2016 for Swiss Watch Industry

LVMH watch chief Jean-Claude Biver said 2016 is set to be a tougher year for the Swiss watch industry because of the economic slowdown in China.

LVMH’s Biver Sees Tougher 2016 for Swiss Watch Industry

LVMH watch chief Jean-Claude Biver said 2016 is set to be a tougher year for the Swiss watch industry because of the economic slowdown in China.


Alibaba, Ant Financial Inject Fresh Cash Into India's Paytm

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and finance arm Ant Financial Services Group are injecting fresh capital into Paytm, India's largest mobile payment and commerce platform.

Alibaba, Ant Financial Inject Fresh Cash Into India's Paytm

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and finance arm Ant Financial Services Group are injecting fresh capital into Paytm, India's largest mobile payment and commerce platform.


Yahoo Says It’s on Track to Spin Off Stake in Alibaba This Year

Yahoo! Inc. said it’s on track to spin off its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in the last three months of the year.

Yahoo Says It’s on Track to Spin Off Stake in Alibaba This Year

Yahoo! Inc. said it’s on track to spin off its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in the last three months of the year.


Ferragamo CEO Sticks to Core Profit Guidance Despite China Slowdown

The chief executive of Italian luxury goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo stuck on Sunday to last month's profit guidance despite slowing growth in Asia, its biggest market.

Ferragamo CEO Sticks to Core Profit Guidance Despite China Slowdown

The chief executive of Italian luxury goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo stuck on Sunday to last month's profit guidance despite slowing growth in Asia, its biggest market.


Disney in China to Aid Casual-Clothes Sales, Uniqlo Chief Says

Fast Retailing Co. Chairman Tadashi Yanai said Walt Disney Co.’s new park in Shanghai will help his Uniqlo casual wear brand expand in China.

Disney in China to Aid Casual-Clothes Sales, Uniqlo Chief Says

Fast Retailing Co. Chairman Tadashi Yanai said Walt Disney Co.’s new park in Shanghai will help his Uniqlo casual wear brand expand in China.


The China Edit | Alibaba's Rise and Fall, Smart Malls, Diamonds Slowdown

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Alibaba's Rise and Fall, Smart Malls, Diamonds Slowdown

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Burberry Chief Bailey Downplays Prospects of Chinese Rebound

Burberry Group Plc chief executive officer Christopher Bailey downplayed the prospect of any imminent rebound in China.

Burberry Chief Bailey Downplays Prospects of Chinese Rebound

Burberry Group Plc chief executive officer Christopher Bailey downplayed the prospect of any imminent rebound in China.


Alibaba Climbs as Lockup Ends, Putting Focus on Yahoo’s Stake

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. rose as trading restrictions ended following the Chinese e-commerce company’s initial public offering.

Alibaba Climbs as Lockup Ends, Putting Focus on Yahoo’s Stake

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. rose as trading restrictions ended following the Chinese e-commerce company’s initial public offering.