An extensive army of manufacturers, managed through a complex digital system, has fed Shein’s meteoric growth.

The effort adds to the growing momentum of protectionism against Chinese companies as its cheaper goods threaten local producers.

With a service sector struggling to retain jobs amid digitalisation and a relocation of labour-intensive industries, pressures are seen having worrisome economic implications.

With on-demand delivery the latest front in China’s e-commerce war, Taobao is using Alibaba’s Ele.me and Freshippo to expand its offerings in the category.

Retail sales in Hong Kong have slumped by double-digit figures for two months in a row as consumers change the way they shop.

Economists say city’s already struggling retail and restaurant sectors could suffer with easier expat entry to mainland China, but are divided over strength of impact.

Consumer trends could also reflect challenges for foreign brands that are trying to cash in on China’s huge middle class.

Government spokesman attributes poor performance to changes in consumption patterns of visitors and residents.

JD.com is said to be taking full control over the operation, logistics and after-sales services of its Jingxi low-price shopping platform.

The pre-owned bubble has burst for the Swiss luxury brand, but sales of the beloved ‘Pepsi’ remain strong – even more so than the iconic Daytona

Microsoft directed the operators of its authorised bricks-and-mortar stores on the mainland to shut down their shops by June 30.

Leader of trade body for retailers remains pessimistic due to high rents and salaries, says new threshold won’t stanch sector’s decline.

The Caixin index of China’s manufacturing activity has grown at its fastest pace in more than three years, beating private forecasts and official surveys, even as the country’s demand slowed down.

Amazon has invited select mainland Chinese merchants to join its new discount-shopping marketplace.

Batch of Manna BOLO (Plain) biscuits and Manna BOLO (Vegetable) biscuits taken off shelves over concerns they contain animal faeces.

Two security guards were shot and killed in a struggle during an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, in 1983.

‘An agile supply chain and connected-commerce capabilities are needed to sustain its success in an ever changing marketplace,’ Bain partner Derek Deng says.

Industry representatives hope limit will be increased to 30,000 yuan but insider says it could even be under 20,000.

A planned discount section will feature cheap items such as unbranded fashion and home goods, according to slides shown to Chinese sellers.

About 2,000 establishments have joined the campaign, slashing prices on pork chop rice, egg tarts and offering special hotel buffets.

Kim Kardashian’s stylist used Shark’s FlexStyle to create her Met Gala look, while brands such as Zuvi and GHD have also been releasing high quality hair tools

A tide of mainland Chinese retail brands expanding in Hong Kong appears to have ebbed, with several food and beverage chains ending their tenancies as their businesses come under pressure

E-commerce firms including Alibaba and JD.com saw GMV rise during the midyear event, but merchants face declining profits amid a platform price war.

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