Retail
Without VAT-free shopping, the UK to lose $1 billion annually from Chinese tourists
The UK loses out as Chinese high-spending tourists head to France, Italy and Spain instead, where duty-free shopping still stands. Read More
China’s newest viral collab: megabrands Luckin Coffee x Moutai join forces
Luxury liquor Moutai and domestic coffee chain Luckin partnered up for a Moutai-flavored latte. The collaboration proved an instant sensation in China Read More
Outlet malls get new lease of life thanks to Chinese bargain-hunters
Shopping hauls? In this economy? China’s outlet malls are booming as middle-class consumers find ways to be fashionable on tighter budgets. Read More
Chinese beauty brands’ ambitions to go global
China’s ‘guochao’ wave has fueled C-beauty’s rapid growth. Now, they are seeking growth outside China. Jing Daily unpacks their strategies to capitalize on global markets. Read More
Gucci celebrates China’s Qixi festival with new flagship on JD.com
Gucci is launching an online flagship store on JD.com to upgrade its digital presence. The store integrates AR, VR, 3D solutions, and White Glove delivery services. Read More
Challenges mount for UK luxury retail: Chinese student drop and ‘Tourist Tax’ dent confidence
Luxury retailers in the UK face a tough challenge: how to generate growth as competitiveness declines. Read More
Crackdown on ‘daigou’ dents La Prairie and L’Oréal’s sales in North Asia
La Prairie’s parent company and L’Oréal are steadfast in their quest to halt gray market activity and preserve brand equity, even if performance suffers as a result. Read More
TikTok vs. Temu vs. Shein: The Chinese e-commerce battle lands in the US
TikTok is reportedly planning to launch an online retail store in the US, connecting Chinese sellers to American buyers. But can it compete with the likes of Shein and Temu? Read More
Skintellectuals, emotional marketing, clean beauty: China’s H2 2023 beauty cheat sheet
A must-read beauty playbook for 2023 and beyond. Jing Daily unpacks the major trends shaping China’s rapidly evolving beauty landscape. Read More
How AI technology is reshaping beauty retail in China
From Sephora’s Store of the Future to SkinCeuticals’ customized cosmetics products, beauty brands are leveraging AI to boost offline sales. Read More
