The world's leading sportswear maker Adidas has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2011, stating that its operating revenue in Greater China increased by 31%.

China Certification & Inspection Group has reportedly issued the Green Market Certification to Carrefour's six stores in Beijing, making the French supermarket one of the first retailers to gain the certification in the Beijing region.

Months after the gray market in China starting selling both iPad clones and the real devices, Apple officially began selling its tablet computer in China via its own retail shops and those of its partners last Friday, September 17.

Carrefour's wholly-owned Dia convenience store chain has signed an agreement with Anhui-based Everyone International to jointly develop the Anhui market by opening new Dia retail stores.

European sports supplies retailer Decathlon has signed an agreement with Nanhai district government in Foshan, Guangdong, to open two new outlets, a Qiandeng Lake project and Shishan project, both of which are scheduled to open in 2011.

Luxury department store chain PCD Stores Group is reported to have passed the public hearing of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and will launch its IPO soon.