Mark Ellwood
China’s Changing Wine Industry
China’s wine sector didn’t quite live up to expectations. But today, with much of the mainland in lockdown, the way wine is consumed is being transformed. Read More
Will China’s Zero-COVID Policy Hurt Luxury’s Dirty Secret?
Luxury goods, notably high-margin items like bags and shoes, could be impacted if COVID-19 lockdowns increase in China. What’s a global luxury brand to do? Read More
Will China’s Blockchain Help or Hurt Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem?
China has suppressed blockchain but cautiously embraced NFTs, using a different blockchain tech that the state can control. But will that work for luxury? Read More
The Purchasing Power of the Only Child
China's one-child policy has produced a large group with economic clout that will continue to purchase luxury goods in the pursuit of happiness. Read More
Beyond the Middle Kingdom: China’s Homegrown Luxury Brands are Heading West
Chinese shopping habits are changing, with more consumers buying homegrown luxury brands. And those same brands are looking to raise their profiles abroad. Read More
