The global ice cream brand DQ has entered the market in Shannxi Province with the recent opening of two stores in Xi'an.

Carrefour has relocated its regional headquarters for Zhengzhou, Xi'an, and Urumqi; from Xi'an to Zhengzhou, Henan.

Baskin-Robbins, one of the world's largest ice cream chains, has established a strategic partnership with Shaanxi Stellerich Food and Restaurant Co., Ltd. to jointly explore the mainland China market in the eastern and northwestern areas.

China Golden Development Holdings Ltd. has announced that the company's plans to acquire Xi'an Century Ginwa have gained approval from the Ministry of Commerce and the acquisition is expected to be completed in September 2008.

Vanguard has wholly acquired Xi'an Aijia Commerce Co., Ltd. and has completed the change in ownership and business registration.

Ports Design Limited says it will set up its joint operated brand, Vivienne Tam, in mainland China.