Market Analysis
Jay Chou’s New Single Gives Boost to LVMH’s La Samaritaine
Jay Chou’s latest video, featuring La Samaritaine, has racked up over 90 million views. Will Chinese tourists now flock to the Paris department store? Read More
Isetan Becomes the Next Victim of China’s Challenging Retail Landscape
Isetan, formerly known as one of the trendiest department stores in Asia, is closing two locations in China. Does this spell a bleak future for retailers? Read More
How Ubras Became China’s Top Selling Underwear Brand
In six years, homegrown underwear label Ubras consolidated its position as the No. 1 digitally native lingerie brand on Tmall. What’s its strategy? Read More
China’s Latest Craze of Super-Fast Delivery Might Be a Win for Luxury
In the wake of supply chain disruptions and logistical nightmares, the partnership between Muji and Meituan offers a promising retail approach. Read More
Dior Steps Up Bid for China’s Untapped Wellness Sector
Dior is making a play on luxury spas in China, and it’s only a matter of time before others follow suit. Read More
Wine Brands Find Their ‘Youth Formula’ in Collaborations
Young consumers have gone wild for the Kweichow Moutai x Mengniu Dairy liquor ice cream tie-up. Read on for more of this month’s tantalizing collaborations. Read More
Why Chinese Hires Are Vital for Luxury
It's important to have a strong local team on the ground in China. How are Chinese C-suite hires working for Valentino, Pandora, and Adidas? Read More
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee. Beauty Certainly Has
With the increading popularity of coffee in China, local coffee chain brands have become ideal partners for beauty retailers. Read More
China’s Verdict on Men’s Fashion Weeks
The Spring 2023 menswear schedule has drawn to a close but what’s the China verdict? Read Lefty’s exclusive report on which luxury names stole the show. Read More
5 Things Every China Marketer Wishes Global HQ Understood
Alongside dated preconceptions, the pandemic has hiked marketing costs in China. With the barriers to entry increasing, here's what global HQ needs to know. Read More
