Alibaba takes over China’s leading hypermarket operator. A bitcoin exchange halts withdrawals after its founder was reportedly under investigation

Internet giant takes over Sun Art, which has 14% share of competitive market

List released by Shanghai finance authority shows insurance, consumer finance sectors particularly appealing

State-owned electronics manufacturer has set up 300 stores with partner since September

Trendy robotic shops are attracting big names like Alibaba and JD.com, but also thieves and computer glitches

F5 Future Store is one of several companies worldwide seeking to serve customers with cashier-free, lineless expedience