Food, Wine, & Spirits
Still Gimmicky in the US, F&B + Brand Collaborations Gain Acceptance in China
Food & beverage and brand collaborations, which have been gaining popularity internationally, are taking off in China in a wide array of formats. Read MoreWhat’s Souring Western Wine & Spirits in China?
Wine and spirits sales in China have been slumping in China — but is there some hope in sight for this once-booming industry? Read MoreChina’s Wine Market Looks “Corked” for Importers and Retailers in 2019
After well over a decade of unbridled optimism, China’s wine market appears to be facing a much more uncertain road ahead. Read MoreBulgari’s Accessible Luxury: Handmade Chocolates
Luxury jewelry and accessories brand Bulgari has opened chocolate shops, with the most recent one in Shanghai to attract a wider range of consumers. Read MoreLouis Vuitton and Hennessy Create the Ultimate Trunk Show
The travel case and bar, which will retail for a staggering $273,000, mark the first collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Hennessy. Read MoreAs Economy Sours in China, Sales of Spirits Soar
While concerns over an economic slowdown mount, sales of high-end whiskey and cognac in China are growing faster than expected. Read MoreThree Problems Overhanging Luxury Giant LVMH: Morgan Stanley
Ahead of LVMH's 2018 full-year results release, investment bank Morgan Stanley published a report analyzing the company's three downside risks. Read MoreGoing Local and Artsy: Hennessy’s Inspiration for Chinese New Year
In collaboration with Chinese artist Zhang Guangyu, Hennessy has launched a nationwide, multichannel marketing campaign to welcome the Year of the Pig. Read MoreExclusive: LVMH-owned Hennessy Signs New Deal with Alibaba
LVMH-owned cognac house Moët Hennessy deepens its collaboration with Alibaba's B2C marketplace Tmall through signing a memorandum of understanding. Read MoreHennessy’s Strategy to Lure Cognac Drinkers Back to the Table
Hennessy shared their plan with Jing Daily, which involved establishing their brand in the south, then gaining more of a share in the greater Shanghai region, and then moving on to northern cities like Beijing and western cities like Chengdu. Read More