China's Tightened E-Commerce Laws Lead To Plunging Profits At Blackmores
Executive Summary
Changes to e-commerce laws in China have hit hard Australia's biggest dietary supplements player Blackmores. With sales and profits in China tumbling, the firm has had to rethink its strategy to reignite growth in the fiercely competitive market.
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