Jiangsu-based computer retailer Hisap has announced plans to raise up to CNY1.4 billion by a private issue of new shares to fund the opening of additional chain stores.

Taiwan-based cafe and bakery 85°C has opened its first Beijing outlet in Chongwenmen New World Shopping Mall.

California-based CKE Restaurants Inc. has opened its first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Shanghai.

Following its entry into the Beijing market in spring 2009, the international apparel retailer H&M has announced that it will open three new stores in this marketplace in autumn 2009.

Ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins recently opened two new stores in Shanghai.

Mannings, one of the largest health and beauty product chain store brands in Hong Kong, has announced its latest expansion plan and the company says it will increase the number of its outlets in mainland China to over 150 before the end of 2009.