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US firms face the need to train Chinese suppliers on labour rules and inspecting them for compliance.

Loan is a refinacing for acquisition of Walmart European property unit in June.

Ex Wal-Mart COO criticises absence of transparency and communication between bosses and in-store staff.

State-owned Economics Zones World to use acquisition to move into India and Russia.

Business strategist Mitch Javidi talks about how his company plans to change the region's PR industry.

Head of Wal-Mart's Indian operations, Raj Jain has admitted the stores are confronting issues securing real estate and talent, but remains "reasonably confident" that it can open its first cash-and-carry store in the country by the end of next year.

From Atlanta to Zurich, the M&A market spans the globe and accounts for billions of dollars worth of deals.

Logistics companies are facing increased pressure to provide customers with environmentally friendly services, according to speakers at the recent SCALA Consulting Annual Logistics Debate.

US retail giant Wal-Mart is negotiating with Radhakrishna group for a potential strategic stake with the Mumbai based hospitality and logistics company, Radhankrishna Foodland.

While international hypermarket groups are vying to prove their green credentials, retailers in the Middle East seem less enthusiastic.

With many species of fish under threat from over-fishing, fresh fish counters at Asda, a UK retailer owned by Wal-Mart, have been certified under the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) traceability programme to sell products from well-managed and sustainable fisheries, following an independent audit.

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