Avon @ The China Perspective

January 28,2008

By TONY JIN

Turnover at Taobao.com grew 156% to US$5.98 billion last year, putting it ahead of all major retailers bar Bailian Group. Yang Guoqiang of the China Business News takes a look at the growth of China’s most popular online shop, and the challenges ahead

Avon wins nutraceutical approvals

January 11,2008

By STAFF EDITOR

Joint ventures sometimes only a brief honeymoon

April 24,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

The experience of Shanghai restaurateur Andy Ho, a Canadian citizen, is sadly not rare; relations with his Chinese partners have gone sour, and they want him out. He believes they are responsible for the frequent power cuts and hired thugs that harass his staff, although his partners deny the charge and the police refuse to comment.

Dabao Sale Stimulates Direct Sales Competition

March 19,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Beijing Dabao Cosmetics Co is seeking investors to acquire 100% of its stakes, and market sources say Avon intends to be the buyer. Avon stands to further expand in China, and the potential acquisition heralds a new phase of competition in the country's direct sales industry.

Behind the glamorous direct sales licenses

August 15,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Direct sales licenses may create new opportunities to the retail sector but corporations’ competition for direct sales business may not be healthy, China Business News reported.

Avon expands China sales team

August 04,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Avon has hired more than 114,000 sales representatives in the country this year and in the process of other applications, as part of the company’s efforts to realize its new market strategy, Financial Times reported.

China approves more direct sales licenses

August 01,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

The Ministry of Commerce has approved four companies’ direct sales licenses, the International Finance Journal reported.

Changes in Direct Marketing Regulations

September 04,2005

By STAFF EDITOR

On Friday, China released its long-awaited Regulations on Direct Marketing Management, effective 1 December, permitting business to operate on a model that had been illegal since 1998. National Business Daily records an analysis of these regulations by Chao Gangling, a professor at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

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	How has Taobao.com grown so rapidly? January 28,2008 By TONY JIN Turnover at Taobao.com grew 156% to US$5.98 billion last year, putting it ahead of all major retailers bar Bailian Group. Yang Guoqiang of the China Business News takes a look at the growth of China’s most popular online shop, and the challenges ahead Avon wins nutraceutical approvals January 11,2008 By STAFF EDITOR Joint ventures sometimes only a brief honeymoon April 24,2007 By STAFF EDITOR The experience of Shanghai restaurateur Andy Ho, a Canadian citizen, is sadly not rare; relations with his Chinese partners have gone sour, and they want him out. He believes they are responsible for the frequent power cuts and hired thugs that harass his staff, although his partners deny the charge and the police refuse to comment. Dabao Sale Stimulates Direct Sales Competition March 19,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Beijing Dabao Cosmetics Co is seeking investors to acquire 100% of its stakes, and market sources say Avon intends to be the buyer. Avon stands to further expand in China, and the potential acquisition heralds a new phase of competition in the country's direct sales industry. Behind the glamorous direct sales licenses August 15,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Direct sales licenses may create new opportunities to the retail sector but corporations’ competition for direct sales business may not be healthy, China Business News reported. Avon expands China sales team August 04,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Avon has hired more than 114,000 sales representatives in the country this year and in the process of other applications, as part of the company’s efforts to realize its new market strategy, Financial Times reported. China approves more direct sales licenses August 01,2006 By AMY CHEUNG The Ministry of Commerce has approved four companies’ direct sales licenses, the International Finance Journal reported. Changes in Direct Marketing Regulations September 04,2005 By STAFF EDITOR On Friday, China released its long-awaited Regulations on Direct Marketing Management, effective 1 December, permitting business to operate on a model that had been illegal since 1998. National Business Daily records an analysis of these regulations by Chao Gangling, a professor at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. 1	Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR Clean tech fund unveils Shanghai eco project Online love headhunter eyes IPO ZTE produces 100 millionth mobile handset Alibaba and Home Inns team up to bring SMEs online Teamsum rewards excelling HK branch with cash injection Chongqing Chang’an, Jiangling Motors reveal financials Cement investment skyrockets, demand set to slow Good times over for steel industry over: Baosteel boss Huge molybdenum mine unearthed in Hainan province China’s animation industry triples value Go to Complete List >

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