Bridgestone to Expand China Retail Network

Bridgestone intends to more than double its retail network in China within the next four years, reports Japan’s Nikkei News. At present the company operates 700 outlets in China, and by the end of 2012 plans to have increased this number to 1,700. Specifically, the number of specialised Bridgestone tyre stores will grow from 587 to about 1,200, while its automotive products outlet network will grow from 121 to around 500.