
Vevor Plans First European Store in France for 2027 Following Berlin Debut
The global hardware and home improvement brand currently operates 22 European warehouses and stocks 15,000 product lines across the continent.
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The global hardware and home improvement brand currently operates 22 European warehouses and stocks 15,000 product lines across the continent.

Urban migrant households save 54 per cent of their income on average compared with 36 per cent for registered residents, according to HSBC.

The connected hardware maker launched its Build for Belief campaign with the 35-time Tour de France stage winner to expand retail reach beyond home gyms.

Residential grocery outlets in Guangzhou attract young buyers by combining instant delivery with prices below traditional supermarket chains.

Potential assembly plants in southern states like Tennessee or Alabama could threaten traditional American carmakers relying on protected petrol vehicle sales.

The Shanghai Grand Prix sold out quickly, but domestic labels continue to hesitate on major motorsport sponsorships.

The six-seat electric SUV arrives with a 130.15-kWh Blade battery, delivering 960 kilometres of range and nine-minute fast charging.

First-half consumer goods sales reached $3.7 trillion as Beijing pushes store operators toward experiential formats and digital upgrades.

MG2 Advisory found 62 per cent of buyers purchase for craftsmanship, while nearly half seek private members-only access and repair services.

Rainbow upgraded its 17-year-old Shahe store in Shenzhen with smart carts, AI replenishment and electronic shelf tracking across nine experiential zones.

Bilateral investment barriers persist as regulatory hurdles, visa delays and equipment holds disrupt cross-border ventures ahead of the BRICS summit.

The US brand plans to open further locations in Hangzhou and Shenzhen in partnership with TKG Lifestyle.

Gains from 500-share debut allocations mark the market’s strongest run of six-figure windfalls in at least six years, with one trader earning 380,000 yuan.
The 19th annual selection evaluates Chinese banks, fintechs, and asset managers expanding credit into technology and manufacturing sectors.

GAC will place its brand on Villarreal CF match shirts across LaLiga and the Champions League to promote the AION V and AION UT electric models.

Former finance chief takes the helm of Theory and Helmut Lang, while predecessor Dinesh Tandon returns to lead the brand’s China business.
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