Retail
TikTok, Huawei, Lenovo lead Kantar’s China top 50 global brands ranking
From copycats to trendsetters, Chinese labels are reshaping the global consumer market according to Kantar's latest report — with TikTok leading the way. Read More
What can fashion learn from the Shein PR debacle?
Shein tried to gloss over its shortcomings by whisking influencers to its factory in Guangzhou, but netizens weren’t fooled. What can luxury learn from the PR disaster? Read More
From LuisaViaRoma to Mytheresa, how are global luxury e-tailers connecting with China post-pandemic?
Niche designer brands, personalized connections, and local collaborations are the tactics winning over Chinese consumers. Read More
‘Pay like a local’: WeChat, Alipay to accept foreign credit cards in China
No Chinese bank card? No problem. Chinese payment giants are now allowing visitors to link their overseas credit cards, simplifying purchases in China. Read More
For better or for worse? China’s retail landscape undergoes significant transformations in 2023
Despite an uptick in domestic retail consumption, the travel and automotive industries are still struggling to recover to pre-pandemic levels in China. Read More
Chinese consumers spend $111 billion on 618 in 2023: All you need to know about China’s major shopping festival
Luxury and beauty brands reported stellar results during the 618 shopping festival. But the silence around platforms’ GMV figures hints at underlying consumer concerns. Read More
China will make up almost 90% of Asia Pacific’s duty-free sales by 2027
Within five years, domestic duty-free in the Asia Pacific region will be almost half of the world total. Read More
How counterfeits and celebrities are defining China’s growing resale market
Luxury resale has been slow to take off in China, but online resellers seem optimistic about its future. Here’s what brands need to know to fill the gap. Read More
Victoria’s Secret closes Beijing flagship in a retail shift. Can the lingerie giant crack China?
Victoria's Secret's joint venture and enhanced localization strategy might just save the brand's operation in China. Read More
Chanel signs six figure monthly lease in Hong Kong as city sees retail resurgence
As LVMH, Burberry and other luxury companies reduce their presence in Hong Kong, Chanel appears to be taking the opposite approach. Read More
