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Once a go-to for outdoor gear, Jack Wolfskin has lost its edge. Anta thinks it can bring it back. NewsAnta acquires Jack Wolfskin in USD 290 million deal4 mins read
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Joybuy gets a second act as JD.com explores market potential in the UK. NewsJD.com begins UK rollout under Joybuy brand2 mins read
The Hefei-based startup supplied a carbon fiber fairing for the Ceres-1 Y17 mission—its first confirmed role in an orbital launch. FeaturesMonks Aviation takes flight as composite tech reaches orbit4 mins read
While Pop Mart built its success on original IPs, Top Toy is betting on derivative designs. InsightsIs Miniso’s Top Toy trying to be Pop Mart, or something else?10 mins read
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Aldi’s China playbook blends elements of Sam’s Club and Hema, but with its own twist: a sharp focus on price, precision, and private labels. FeaturesAldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more8 mins read
Taiwan and South Korea also aim to become more welcoming to foreign investors. NewsTokyo exchange to mandate English disclosure to lure overseas investors3 mins read