The South Korean retailer Lotte has announced that it will focus on the Chinese market in its overseas expansion and it is planning to open 20 new department stores there by 2018.

Chinese sportswear giant Li Ning has started its comprehensive distribution network in South Asia with the opening of a flagship store in Ion Orchard, Singapore, and it plans to open up to 100 badminton supplies stores in this area before the end of 2009.

According reports from local media, Tiens Group has closed its only supermarket in Beijing — the outlet operated under the brand name of BannerStore.

Little Sheep, the Chinese hot pot chain restaurant, has opened its first flagship restaurant near the Military Museum in Beijing.

Chickeeduck, a children's wear brand from Hong Kong, has entered the China market in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

On May 10, 2008, Qiaojiangnan Group celebrated its eighth anniversary and held an opening ceremony for its China Central Place restaurant.