Technology
Apple orders over 10% more iPhones than last year on AI bet
Company preparing for Sept. 9 launch of first phones with Apple Intelligence
Retail
Sports brands in China turn in uneven performance despite Olympic year
From Anta and Li Ning to Nike, gold medals not enough to ease consumption worries
Retail
IKEA launches new urban store model in Tokyo's Shibuya
City center locations tie into online shopping to help make up for small size
Retail
PDD shares plummet as Temu protests in China continue
Online retailer says profit will drop since high revenue growth not sustainable
Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Inflation
Japan's inflation accelerates for third consecutive month in July
Core CPI gains 2.7% on temporary end of electricity and gas subsidies
Business deals
Seven & i's proposed buyout to require preapproval by Japan
Foreign investment rules could hinder Couche-Tard's bid for 7-Eleven parent
Business deals
JD.com stock drops as Walmart unloads stake for estimated $3.6bn
U.S. retailer says it wants to focus on its own China operations
Retail
Shein sues Temu (again) as e-commerce feud heats up
China-founded cross-border platforms have taken each other to court multiple times
Retail
Seven & i potential buyer Couche-Tard is skilled M&A tactician
Canadian company's buyout of Japanese 7-Eleven parent would be its biggest yet
Business deals
Seven & i's slumping stock price raises takeover risk
Japan 7-Eleven parent's structural reforms fail to impress investors
Business deals
Japan 7-Eleven parent to mull takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Deal could create a top global retail group centered on convenience stores
Retail
China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants
FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand
Opinion
Retailers cannot afford to ignore AI's competitive edge
Merchants are eager to use the tech but face challenges in ROI and data security
Retail
Mitsubishi Estate takes on Simon Property in Indonesian outlet malls
After collaborating in Japan, property giants now pursue separate development projects
Markets
U.S. indexes end higher as retail sales soothe slowdown fears
Nasdaq gains more than 2%, with S&P 500 and Dow also rising
Retail
Hong Kong apparel maker Giordano to focus on mainland China again
Fast-fashion stalwart seeks to open more shops despite low consumer confidence
Technology
Alibaba disappoints despite strategy shifts, while JD beats forecasts
JD.com sticks to 'low price strategy' as Alibaba opts for more sustainable GMV growth
Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP grows annualized 3.1% as consumption rises
Economy rebounds from revised 2.3% contraction in January-March quarter
Technology
Tencent sales beat expectations on gaming and ad revenue
Fintech revenue up just 4% as consumer spending slows
Retail
Japan resale app Mercari delivers record profit amid U.S. troubles
China e-commerce platforms like Temu lure away Americans with cheaper products
Energy
Japan 7-Eleven parent to source renewable power for group stores
Seven & i wants green energy for 40% of electricity at domestic locations in fiscal 2030
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar releases detained Japanese executive after sentencing
Military neither explains decision nor gives Hiroshi Kasamatsu's whereabouts
Retail
Uniqlo to target India and Southeast Asia for management talent
MBA holders are 'attractive' as future leaders for the Japanese retailer
Retail
Amazon develops China seller network to take on Temu, Shein
Chinese upstarts are cutting into U.S. e-commerce giant's share with cheap goods