Today’s Issue Cluster: Retail
Asia – Who is Most Dependent on China? B * *
Vietnam – The big winner from China’s move up the value chain FT *
Vietnam – Having attained middle-income status, now aims higher E *
Indonesia – Signs of relief for sluggish economy FT *
Mongolia – Having an Epic Economic Meltdown B * *
Mongolia – Lifts rates to halt currency slide FT *
India – Investors see opportunity in bad-debt purge FT *
India – Fund Predicts Prolonged Slump in Home Sales B *
India – Skills Shortfall Challenges Modi’s Manufacturing Vision WSJ *
Retail – Target Dims Outlook as Sales Struggle WSJ / FT *
Retail – Can Target Fix Its Grocery Business? WSJ *
Retail – Home Depot, TJX Cos. Buck Trends WSJ *
Retail – Wal-Mart lifts profit outlook as sales rise FT / WSJ * *
Retail – Wal-Mart hopes to add thrust with Jet.com FT *
Retail – Macy’s Fix: Fewer Stores WSJ *
Retail – Stagnant Sales Mean US Stores May Lack Pricing Power B *
Retail – Where We Spend Is Upending Traditional Stores WSJ *
India – Spurn Snacks, Shampoo to Load Their Smartphones WSJ *
Nuclear – UK’s plans to build six plants raises concerns FT *
Nuclear – Developers plan pint-sized plants in UK R *
Olympic Gold Medals Have Almost Zero Gold in Them vc *
