Gemma A. Williams
Alibaba Group & Richemont Confirm $1.1B Investment In Farfetch
The luxury online marketplace Farfetch has been upping its China credentials recently. Now, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is reportedly investing in it. Read More
Nike China Cuts 400 Jobs to Make Way for Digital
Nike China has announced plans to lay off 400 employees from Mainland sites, which might be due to the brand’s faster-than-expected digital sales growth. Read More
Imports To China Prop Up The Global Economy During COVID-19
China continues to be a vital destination for exports during the COVID-19 pandemic, but how long can it prop up the rest of the world? Read More
Every Second Counts: The Race For China’s Smartphone Crown
Pre-orders on JD.com for Huawei’s latest Mate 40 Pro release sold out in 28 seconds, which beat Apple’s 30-second record. Which smartphone will rule China? Read More
What a Trump Win Would Mean For Luxury
As America gears up for its November election results, Jing Daily looks at the impact a Trump vote would have on the luxury industry. Read More
Will Chinese Designers Control The Fashion Industry of the Future?
International Fashion Scout (ITS), a key barometer of the industry’s talent, had seven Chinese finalists this year. Is this a sign of things to come? Read More
Would Quibi Have Worked In China?
American short-form video streaming service Quibi targeted young phone-users but ignored mobile-first China. Is this why it folded after only six months? Read More
Western Luxury Brands Miss Out On Shanghai Fashion Week
Shanghai Fashion Week is missing its international glamour this season, but with China’s economy booming, it’s Western luxury brands that are missing out. Read More
Luxury Faces a New Normal for Its Supply Chains
The global dependency on China’s smart supply chains worked well when it suited international interests. But is the world ready to move on? Read More
Growing Inbound Travel In China Concerns Western Luxury Brands
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said China recorded 425 million domestic tourist visits over the first half of its eight-day Golden Week festival. Read More
