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February 11, 2013
Cherokee brand and Chinese retailer team on e-commerce presence

American apparel brand Cherokee Inc. said it has partnered with Chinese hypermarket chain RT Mart to launch an online Cherokee store on China’s largest e-commerce website, Tmall.com.

Sherman Oaks, Calif. — American apparel brand Cherokee Inc. said Monday it has partnered with Chinese hypermarket chain RT Mart to launch an online Cherokee store on China’s largest e-commerce website, Tmall.com.

Cherokee will join Gap, Uniqlo, Adidas and Levi’s, who have each opened retail storefronts on Tmall.com.

August 13, 2012
French retailer Auchan inks franchise deal with India's Max Hypermarket

A Monday report by Reuters said that French retailer Auchan has entered into a franchise agreement with Max Hypermarket, India.

Dubai, India -- A Monday report by Reuters said that French retailer Auchan has entered into a franchise agreement with Max Hypermarket, India.

Max operates 13 hypermarkets in India, which will be rebranded as Auchan stores in early 2013.

The pair said they plan to open 12-15 new stores annually across India. Because Max Hypermarket India Ltd is controlled by retail and hospitality company Landmark Group, which operates hypermarkets under the Max brand only in India and therefore is not restricted under foreign ownership regulations.

May 26, 2011
Report: India closer to allowing foreign retail investment

India will announce new rules for foreign investment in retail by April 2012, which would pave the way for such retailers as Wal-Mart Stores, Carrefour SA and other large chains to open stores in the country, Bloomberg reported.

New Delhi, India  — India will announce new rules for foreign investment in retail by April 2012, which would pave the way for such retailers as Wal-Mart Stores, Carrefour SA and other large chains to open stores in the country, Bloomberg reported.

“We are much further down the process than people think,” said Junior Trade Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in an interview with Bloomberg. “I think it is a huge opportunity for India.”

April 18, 2011
QKL opens new hypermarket

QKL Stores said Monday that it opened a new hypermarket store, its 51st, in Hailin County, Heilongjiang Province, on April 15.QKL Stores said Monday that it opened a new hypermarket store, its 51st, in Hailin County, Heilongjiang Province, on April 15.

Daqing, China -- QKL Stores said Monday that it opened a new hypermarket store, its 51st, in Hailin County, Heilongjiang Province, on April 15.

The new store by Northeast China’s leading regional supermarket chain is approximately 7,300 sq. meters and is located in a small shopping center in a newly developed residential area which can serve over 80,000 potential customers.

March 7, 2011
A Winning Game Plan 


For the past couple of years, retail survival has largely been about controlling the controllable.

For the past couple of years, retail survival has largely been about controlling the controllable. But in 2011, as spending starts to loosen in the face of a brightening economy, retailers have a lot more to look forward to, according to Natalie Berg, global research director for Planet Retail, London. 


Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s 100th Annual Convention & EXPO, at the session, “Power Players in Focus: How to Be a Retail Winner,” Berg said that to be successful in 2011, retailers need to do the following: 


February 8, 2011
Report: Wal-Mart in talks to partner with Indonesia's Matahari

Wal-Mart Stores is in talks to become a partner of Indonesian retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima to develop its hypermarts, according to Reuters.

Jakarta/Singapore -- Wal-Mart Stores is in talks to become a partner of Indonesian retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima to develop its hypermarts, according to Reuters.

South Korea's Lotte Shopping Co. has withdrawn from talks for a deal with Matahari, the report said. Matahari last month said it will seek a “global partner” to develop its hypermart business.

October 4, 2010
Mega Mart debuts in U.S.

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group said Monday that Mega Mart will open on Oct. 8 at...

September 14, 2010
Tesco advances in Carrefour Asian auction

Tesco, the third largest supermarket chain behind Walmart and Carrefour, has advanced to the second...

August 16, 2010
Wal-Mart Q2 profit rises 3.6%, same-store sales fall more than expected

Wal-Mart Stores reported Tuesday that it posted a profit of $3.59 billion in the second...

June 8, 2010
Tesco's CEO-in-waiting to continue global expansion push

On Tuesday, British supermarket mogul Tesco PLC announced a successor to retiring CEO Sir Terry...

October 18, 2009
Wal-Mart turns attention to neighborhood stores

Wal-Mart Stores is focusing on its smaller-format Neighborhood Markets, as evidenced by the retailer’s recent...

November 10, 2008
Tesco Expands Across China’s East Coast

Further supporting its global-expansion strategy, Tesco plans to open stores in the Chinese provinces of...

August 24, 2008
Indian Retail Growth Spurt

While the U.S. retail landscape goes through a period of rationalization, which in less subtle...

August 11, 2008
Tesco to Expand in India

Tesco announced on Tuesday plans to open wholesale grocery stores in India that will supply...

August 7, 2008
Report: Wal-Mart Eyes $10 Billion in Sales for Marketside

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said its new small-format Marketside grocery-store concept could expand to a chain...

June 30, 2008
Retailing in India: Challenges and Opportunities

Editor’s note: India’s retail revolution is starting to take off. Speaking at the World...

June 11, 2008
Wal-Mart Canada Opens 300th Store

Wal-Mart Canada opened the doors of its 300th store on Monday, with a Wal-Mart Supercentre...

May 14, 2008
Tesco to Buy South Korean Discount Chain

Tesco has agreed to buy South Korean discount chain Homever for $1.86 billion, according to...

April 13, 2008
Wal-Mart Names Emerging Markets President

Wal-Mart Stores said Monday it has appointed Stephan Fanderl to lead the company's efforts to...

February 10, 2008
Report: Target to Build Bigger, Greener Stores

Target Stores will launch two store prototypes this year that are larger than existing Target...

January 31, 2008
Wal-Mart Prepares Small U.S. Stores to Fend Off Tesco

Bentonville, Ark. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is actively working to open its first small-scale grocery stores...

January 27, 2008
Tesco Plans Convenience Format in China

London Tesco will open its first Express convenience store in China as part of its...

January 27, 2008
Tesco to Open Convenience Format in China

London Tesco will open its first Express convenience store in China as part of its...

January 13, 2008
Wal-Mart to Test Smaller Grocery Format

Bentonville, Ark. Wal-Mart Stores announced Monday it will open a new, smaller-size grocery-store concept in...

July 30, 2007
Do It My Way

It’s a truth widely acknowledged that consumers are powerful and retailers had better take care...