Wumart takes high-tech road to development

Imagine Walmart having a digital platform that not only delivers to customers, but also enhances the in-store shopping experience. That is what Zhang Wenzhong has achieved for his retail and e-commerce empire.

Founder of regional retail giant Wumart Group, Zhang, 56, has emerged as the leader in China's e-commerce solutions as the chairman of Dmall.com, an online-and-offline integration solution for brick-and-mortar retailers.

It is not easy for traditional retailers to develop their own e-commerce platform, and especially for Zhang, who served years in prison after being wrongfully convicted in 2008.