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Luxury

What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market

Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.

Luxury

What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market

Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Confirms Regional Logistics Hub in Malaysia

The company confirmed reports that it will set up a logistics hub in the Malaysian capital that will serve as the Chinese e-commerce company's regional distribution hub.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Confirms Regional Logistics Hub in Malaysia

The company confirmed reports that it will set up a logistics hub in the Malaysian capital that will serve as the Chinese e-commerce company's regional distribution hub.


Financial Markets

Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.

Financial Markets

Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.


News & Analysis

Amazon Plans $1.5 Billion Air Hub For Faster Orders

Amazon will employ 2,000 workers at the new facility when it opens at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

News & Analysis

Amazon Plans $1.5 Billion Air Hub For Faster Orders

Amazon will employ 2,000 workers at the new facility when it opens at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.


News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Ditches Subscription Model for Free Two-Day Shipping

The company will refund the $49 annual fee for all active memberships in its ShippingPass programme.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Ditches Subscription Model for Free Two-Day Shipping

The company will refund the $49 annual fee for all active memberships in its ShippingPass programme.


News & Analysis

Report: Alibaba Considering European Logistics Centre in Bulgaria

Representatives of Alibaba Group, GS-Solar Company and GoldPoly Group met Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on Wednesday to explore investment opportunities, the government said in a statement.

News & Analysis

Report: Alibaba Considering European Logistics Centre in Bulgaria

Representatives of Alibaba Group, GS-Solar Company and GoldPoly Group met Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on Wednesday to explore investment opportunities, the government said in a statement.


News & Analysis

Amazon Doubles Deliveries in 2016 for Third-Party Sellers

Amazon.com Inc shipped 50 percent more items this holiday season than last for third-party vendors and doubled the amount for 2016 overall.

News & Analysis

Amazon Doubles Deliveries in 2016 for Third-Party Sellers

Amazon.com Inc shipped 50 percent more items this holiday season than last for third-party vendors and doubled the amount for 2016 overall.


China

Maersk to Team up with Alibaba on Online Booking Service for Ship Space

The world's largest container shipping line Maersk has teamed up with Alibaba to allow shippers of goods to reserve space on its vessels through the Chinese e-commerce giant, in a move that bypasses traditional middleman freight forwarders.

China

Maersk to Team up with Alibaba on Online Booking Service for Ship Space

The world's largest container shipping line Maersk has teamed up with Alibaba to allow shippers of goods to reserve space on its vessels through the Chinese e-commerce giant, in a move that bypasses traditional middleman freight forwarders.


News & Analysis

Shippers, Online Retailers Seek Way Around Rising Delivery Costs

Online retail sales are expected to reach $392.5 billion this year, but with US consumers now demanding free shipping on most packages, shippers and retailers are facing a squeeze.

News & Analysis

Shippers, Online Retailers Seek Way Around Rising Delivery Costs

Online retail sales are expected to reach $392.5 billion this year, but with US consumers now demanding free shipping on most packages, shippers and retailers are facing a squeeze.


News & Analysis

Amazon Delivery Contractor to Pay $100,000 in Back Wages

An Amazon.com Inc delivery contractor in New York City has agreed to pay $100,000 in back wages to drivers after making deductions for lunch breaks that the workers never took.

News & Analysis

Amazon Delivery Contractor to Pay $100,000 in Back Wages

An Amazon.com Inc delivery contractor in New York City has agreed to pay $100,000 in back wages to drivers after making deductions for lunch breaks that the workers never took.


Financial Markets

ZTO Express Eyes Largest Chinese Company US IPO Since Alibaba

NEW YORK, United States — Logistics company ZTO Express has set terms for what could be the largest US initial public offering this year and also the

Financial Markets

ZTO Express Eyes Largest Chinese Company US IPO Since Alibaba

NEW YORK, United States — Logistics company ZTO Express has set terms for what could be the largest US initial public offering this year and also the


Retail

Nike, Polo’s Marooned Suppliers Race to Meet Thanksgiving Rush

Suppliers to companies from Nike to Hugo Boss are scrambling to ensure their T-shirts and sneakers reach buyers in time for the year-end holiday season after the collapse of Hanjin Shipping Co. left an estimated $14 billion worth of goods adrift.

Retail

Nike, Polo’s Marooned Suppliers Race to Meet Thanksgiving Rush

Suppliers to companies from Nike to Hugo Boss are scrambling to ensure their T-shirts and sneakers reach buyers in time for the year-end holiday season after the collapse of Hanjin Shipping Co. left an estimated $14 billion worth of goods adrift.