Luckin Coffee eyes global leap as China’s Double 11 loses its luster
Luckin could be preparing a bid for Costa Coffee. What's driving this potential deal, and what are its chances for success? And this year's Double 11 festival looks like a dud, with most big e-commerce companies failing to publish any big numbers. What does the future hold for this fast-fading shopping fest?
Can So-Young find new youth in bricks and mortar?
The cosmetic surgery specialist’s top line is growing as it opens new ‘light medical aesthetic’ clinics, but its bottom line is sagging as its older platform business evaporates Key Takeaways:…
With so many new IPOs, Quantgroup looks better left for high-risk investors
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Jingdong Industrials’ stalled Hong Kong IPO clears key hurdle
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Huitongda puts its cash to work with investment in struggling supplier
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China moves to end solar bloodbath, as East Buy chases warehouse club crown
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Be Friends charts new path without famous founder
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