Apple’s iPhone 17 launch in Beijing drew 300 buyers as analysts project the Pro Max model to lead sales and drive shipment growth in China.

A new robot shop has opened in Beijing selling everything from mechanical butlers to human-like replicas of Albert Einstein. More than 100 types of products will be on sale at Robot Mall, which launched in the Chinese capital on Friday. The store is one of the first in the country to sell humanoid and consumer-oriented robots.

Lotte Department Store will ramp up promotional events for foreign customers, particularly those from China, as the country's Golden Week holiday nears and visa-free entry for group tours to Korea begins.

Alibaba’s latest initiative is expected to start in selected districts in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Jiaxing in eastern Zhejiang province.

Amer Sports reported that Arc’teryx opened its first Arc’Lounge in Beijing; Salomon opened a new Anfu Concept Store in Shanghai; and Wilson opened an Urban Concept Store in Wuhan, China.

According to company disclosures, Cloudpick has successfully piloted and deployed solutions with leading Asian convenience chains including 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart. This growth trajectory aligns with broader industry forecasts, as leading analysts expect AI-powered robotics and automation to drive the next wave of retail operations.