Adina-Laura Achim
Will Easier Tmall Access Boost China Luxury?
Alibaba-owned retail platform Tmall will make it easier for luxury brands to launch stores on its site, but is that good for China luxury? Read More
China’s Economy Bounced Back – Or Did It?
The Chinese economy bounced back strongly in 2021’s first quarter, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, but can we trust these numbers? Read More
Beijing Takes Another Swipe At Ant Financial
Chinese regulators hit Alibaba with a record $2.8 billion antitrust fine, and now, are calling for a major overhaul at Ant Financial. Read More
How StockX Stormed China’s Sneaker Market
Sneaker reseller StockX has jumped in valuation after its latest round of funding, thanks to strategic bets placed on Greater China. Read More
Will China’s Big Tech Crackdown Affect Luxury
Alibaba’s internet browser has been removed from various Chinese app stores, an escalation of the conflict between Big Tech and Beijing. Read More
Should Luxury Brands Target Lower-Tier Cities?
In the past, luxury brands only focused their growth strategies on China’s colossal tier-1 cities. But now they’re looking well beyond Beijing and Shenzhen. Read More
The Intersection of Popular Culture & Luxury Is Here to Stay
Popular culture in China has become a bonafide phenomenon and an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. And global luxury brands have taken notice. Read More
Will China Unplug Tesla Soon?
Tesla has attracted praise and favorable attention from fans and the government in the past, but is it headed for a fall in China? Read More
Will China’s Boycotts Hurt H&M’s Bottom Line?
H&M, Burberry, and Nike suffered a startling quick nationalistic backlash after voicing their concerns about Xinjiang-sourced cotton. How bad is it? Read More
How NFTs Could Revolutionize Luxury
Digital technology revolutionized luxury marketing and storytelling during the pandemic, but non-fungible tokens are likely to change the industry further. Read More
