Metro, one of the world's largest retailers, has announced it has stopped supplying plastic bags in its 38 retailing sites in China.

According to Vincent Chow, general manager for the Hong Kong-based jewelry company Chow Sang Sang, the company plans to invest about HKD50 million this year in opening new stores in mainland China.

The France-headquartered retail giant Carrefour has announced that its major management restructuring in China is complete.

Brazilian fast food chain group Habib's has signed a letter of intent with Tianjin to set up its headquarters, central kitchen, and chain restaurants in the city.

Wal-Mart has opened a new outlet, its 148th store in China, on the second and third floors of Changshan Lake Shopping Plaza in Changle city, Fujian.

High-end luxury brand 1436 has opened a flagship store in Shanghai to explore the market in Shanghai and the eastern area of China.