china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

Planning For Recovery: Lessons Learned From China

Planning For Recovery: Lessons Learned From China
Planning For Recovery: Lessons Learned From China
March 16, 2020  |  International

In normal times, retailers plan for the holidays in July and August. These are not normal times. But it’s not too far afield for retailers...

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Coronavirus Triggers Historic Crumbling Of China’s Economy
Coronavirus Triggers Historic Crumbling Of China’s Economy
March 16, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Economic damage in China is worse than anticipated — factory production experienced its fastest downward spiral in 30 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics...

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Qdoba’s Upgraded App Leaves No Reward Point Behind
Qdoba’s Upgraded App Leaves No Reward Point Behind
March 16, 2020  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Mobile order-ahead is growing faster than ever before, with digital ordering and delivery having grown 300 percent faster than in-store dining since 2014. Approximately 60...

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Apple Resumes Operation Of All China Retail Locations
Apple Resumes Operation Of All China Retail Locations
March 13, 2020  |  Retail

After it was forced to shutter its retail locations in China because of the spread of COVID-19, Apple Inc. has reportedly put all of them back into...

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Airbnb Sees 40 Percent Drop In Bookings; Delays IPO
Airbnb Sees 40 Percent Drop In Bookings; Delays IPO
March 13, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The toll of the coronavirus on businesses has hit everything from tourism to large gatherings like concerts and conventions. With those goes the value of...

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How JD.com Uses AI To Connect Consumers With Commerce
How JD.com Uses AI To Connect Consumers With Commerce
March 13, 2020  |  Artificial Intelligence

There is nothing worse than trying to get customer service from a less than fully functional chatbot or automated voice system. Get the Full Story...

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Looking Toward Post-COVID Retail
Looking Toward Post-COVID Retail
March 12, 2020  |  Coronavirus

“All things must pass,” as George Harrison said. For retailers looking at stockouts, empty stores and the worst still to come, talk of recovery might...

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Coronavirus Expected To Trigger $820B In Corporate Travel Losses
Coronavirus Expected To Trigger $820B In Corporate Travel Losses
March 11, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues to spread, international corporate trips have largely been suspended as the travel sector braces for an estimated revenue hit of $820...

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Today In Payments: Ant Financial Rolls Out Alipay Strategy; Retail Stocks Remain Market Bright Spot
Today In Payments: Ant Financial Rolls Out Alipay Strategy; Retail Stocks Remain Market Bright Spot
March 10, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payment news, retail remains a bright spot in the markets, Ant Financial has rolled out a strategy for digital evolution in China,...

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