Retail services.

Beijing Retail can help any type of retail brand gain a solid footing in China. Below is a sample of the industries Beijing Retail and our network has experience in.

The Management Package includes the most popular services requested by retailers in China. Beijing Retail will adapt the following services according to your needs:

Partner Search

Finding a suitable partner in China can be a lengthy and complicated process. It is important to define both parties' objectives and seamlessly merge the different management practices. Beijing Retail has first-hand experience in successfully managing a company with both Chinese and foreign employees. Beijing Retail can help you search and select the most suitable investment partner for you in China.

Strategy Review

Beijing Retail will review your business strategy for the Chinese market. We will recommend different business structures depending on future expansion plans. Because of our on-the-ground experience, Beijing Retail is always up-to-date with the latest trends and successful strategies currently being used in the market. Regardless of size, many companies consider Beijing Retail as a valuable asset to their China strategy.

Beijing Retail can also review and help you to put together a business plan. This business plan will include:

• Executive Summary
• The concept
• Market Analysis (Segmentation, Positioning – Mapping)
• Industry
• Competition
• Marketing
• Business Operation (equipments sourcing, suppliers, insurance, etc...)

Property and distributors selection

Selecting the right location for your retail brand is important. According to your needs and requests, Beijing Retail will search and pre-select a short-list of properties from its network, considering your target clientele, desired visibility, and ease of access. A client-focused company, Beijing Retail will find you the best location at the best price!

If your company’s strategy is not to open and operate your own shops but just distribute your products in China, Beijing Retail with its large distributors network (+800) will find you the most suitable local distributors for your brand. (Organize meeting with local distributors, distributors analysis, contract review, etc. will be part of our services)

Government Relations

Constantly changing laws and regulations in China can be frustrating. Beijing Retail will make sure that you understand the changing legal environment relevant to your business so that any future confusion or disputes with government departments regarding legal issues can be avoided altogether. This will also help your business maintain a comfortable relationship with government agencies. Our permit application and government approval is a must for any shop opening.

Negotiation and contract management

Beijing Retail takes pride in its proficiency in lease negotiation. Previous experience is a testimony to our competency in reaching agreements ideal for our clients (Price, Clauses, Terms, etc.). Beijing Retail offers to take negotiation stress from you by negotiating ideal best terms for your desired location. Provided in both Chinese and English, the lease agreement will reflect the negotiated price and terms and conditions agreed upon.

Renewal Negotiation

Renewing lease contracts can be difficult and tedious. China is a growing economy where many new challenges develop every day, and store owners find it difficult to keep up with the newest developments. Depending on your current contract, personal relationship with the developer or private landlord, the renewal of your contract can be problematic. Beijing Retail will help you better understand current leasing terms so you can obtain the best terms for your renewal agreement.

Reputable Local Providers

Beijing Retail has built a solid database of local suppliers including renovation companies, food and beverage consultancies, web design agencies, finance providers, etc. Choosing honest and excellent local providers will save you time and energy, and it is in Beijing Retail’s interest to recommend the best companies to you. Because Beijing Retail’s reputation lies in the quality of our service, only top management selects and recommends providers to clients.

Beijing Retail Network (online promotion, word of mouth, etc.)

Over the past 7 years, Beijing Retail has been collecting an updated resource of 35,000 to 40,000 e-mails of foreigners and VIP Chinese living in Beijing. Beijing Retail and its vast privilege PR and media partners will fulfill any of your Chinese brand marketing and communication needs.

Beijing Retail takes pride in being a transparent company, providing its clients with the most up-to-date information as it comes in. Therefore, you can remain flexible to optimize your business strategy. Beijing Retail will save you both time and money while facilitating invaluable business relationships.

It is your first time in China?

Are you clueless when it comes to the retail market in China?

Are you curious to explore the retail market in China because so many people are talking about it?

Beijing Retail recommends you visit China to judge for yourself if the retail market in China is ready for your brand. The Discovery Package equips you with the necessary tools needed to establish a brand in China. This understanding of the retail marketing in China is crucial in your decision of whether or not China is right for you.

- Day 1

After first discussing your brand objectives and targets, Beijing Retail will send you an initial market research, analysis, and feasibility report. We will then further discuss your business scope, current brand awareness, brand identity, and brand equity in both China and abroad. A Beijing Retail consultant will discuss with you future development plans.

A senior Beijing Retail manager will work with you to develop a business strategy according to your ideas and our assessment of the market. A presentation to Beijing Retails management will be made before the day's end.

- Day 2

Because familiarizing yourself with areas within the city is important, Beijing Retail will spend the day introducing you to the city and possible locations for your retail brand. Competitor analysis, potential partnerships, and a network of their locations are considered when short-listing locations for your brand. Identification and brand assessment continues throughout the day while visiting pre-selected locations. Any questions you might have can be answered throughout the day to help you better analyze the retail industry in China.

- Day 3

Beijing Retail introduces relevant individuals within our network of businessmen and governmental officials. Their industry-focused knowledge, personal experience, and relationships will help solidify your China strategy. Beijing Retail guarantees that you can connect with the right people in China.

Beijing Retail can adapt the Discovery Package to your needs. If you are only looking for specific consulting services, our à la carte rate card gives you the option to pick and choose which services you want. For example, a 2-day Discovery Package may be all you have time for. However, Beijing Retail recommends the full 3-day Discovery Package because it includes most of Beijing Retail's most essential services for one low price.

Beijing Retail offers an airport-to-airport service welcoming you to Beijing. Below you can find a few of our value-added services.

Travel and Hotel Accommodation - Beijing Retail can conveniently book your travel tickets and hotel accommodation at exclusive rates for your visit to China.

Airport Transfer – Beijing Retail can pick you up from the airport. We will also leverage the time in the car to hand over your itinerary, local mobile phone, and any other relevant materials regarding your visit to China.

Transportation – Beijing Retail can hire a driver for the duration of your stay (including non-business hours). This is convenient when the activities for the day have concluded.

Translation and Interpretation Services – From simultaneous interpretation to document translation, Beijing Retail will help you overcome the language barrier in China. This is useful after-hours when your Beijing Retail representative has left you for the day.

Local Communication – Beijing Retail has mobile phones and SIM cards available for rent (or purchase) for your time in China.

Beijing Retail and its network touch almost every part of the retail market in almost every industry in China. Due to the growing number of partnerships and collaborations, Beijing Retail is able to hand-select and to introduce service providers needed for your project (renovation companies, law firms, public relation companies, etc.). Our providers have proven their reliability on projects with previous clients. This will save you time and energy and minimize mistakes. Listed below are the main support services Beijing Retail offers:

Whatever your retail needs, Beijing Retail is your on-the-ground partner in helping you start your project. Contact us for more information.