CR Vanguard is expanding its new digital format, Vanguard MART, in China. Optimising digital in-store Shoppers at Vanguard MART have multiple ways to make payment, e.g. through a traditional counter or self-checkout. The latter allows mobile payment, facial recognition, QR code purchase and self-service ordering. The store features electronic shelf labels allowing staff members to adjust th...

The Fenix Group may sell its majority stake in City Super Group. Potential ownership change According to Bloomberg, Fenix’s stake in City Super could be worth between US$300m and US$400m. It may decide, however, to retain some ownership of the business. More about City Super Group City Super Group was established in 1996. It operates in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taiwan. The business is ...

Carrefour opens convenience store inside Suning branch as the two brands continue to integrate in China. Latest step in merging the two businesses A Carrefour Easy store has opened inside Suning’s home appliances Zhongshan branch in Shanghai. Carrefour Easy is Carrefour’s convenience format, with average sales area of 100 sq m to 200 sq m. It is the latest step towards integrating the tw...