by | Jun 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
After months of speculation, Meituan, the largest service booking app in China, confirmed that it has filed for a public offering. The company’s IPO application was submitted to the Hong Kong stock exchange earlier today and is being sponsored by Goldman Sachs, Morgan...
by | Apr 9, 2018 | Industry, Industry News, Uncategorized
Uber has acquired bike-sharing startup JUMP for an undisclosed amount of money. This comes shortly after TechCrunch reported that JUMP was in talks with Uber as well as with investors regarding a potential fundraising round involving Sequoia Capital’s Mike Moritz. At...
by | Feb 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Billionaire Li Shufu becoming the largest shareholder of Daimler AG is poised to shake up the dynamics of the Chinese auto industry, where local brands use partnerships with Western manufacturers to gain technology and prestige. Li’s purchase of a stake of almost 10...
by | Sep 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
With humble beginnings as an unconventional marketing tactic, the pop-up trend has quickly grown into a legitimate and successful business strategy for both brands and landlords. As a short-term commitment, pop-ups provide the flexibility needed for brand development...
by | Jun 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Insolvent Sears Canada Inc. has got court protection from its creditors in a last-ditch effort to slim down and shape up after years-long attempts to transform its business, leaving industry insiders now questioning the retailer’s long-term viability. The money-losing...
by | May 16, 2017 | Industry News, Uncategorized
Chinese variety retailer MINISO, which positions itself as a ‘Japanese lifestyle brand’, has big plans for Canada. The company opened its first Canadian store in Vancouver last month, and it could eventually operate as many as 500 stores in Canada, according to a...
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