Retail
Amid A Sea Of New Competitors, How Is Alibaba Preparing For 2023 And Beyond?
Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall account for 53 percent of the e-commerce market, but fierce domestic and international competitors are gaining ground. Read More
Alibaba, Douyin Mall, Pinduoduo: Which Will Win Chinese E-commerce In 2023 And Beyond?
China is the world’s largest e-commerce market, set to reach $3.3 trillion by 2025. Here's how the country's major platforms are vying for domination. Read More
The Road Ahead: How Luxury Car Retailers In China Learned To Disrupt
Prestige car brands like Porsche and Tesla are redesigning showroom experiences by drawing inspiration from the world of luxury fashion. Read More
Why Pricing Is The ‘Easy Growth Trap’ In Luxury
A New York Times article “Tesla Cuts Prices Sharply As It Moves To Bolster Demand” explains how price cuts will make more of the company’s electric vehicles eligible for a… Read More
SKP Chengdu Ushers In A New Era Of The Chinese Luxury Mall
SKP Chengdu, Asia’s largest sunken-style luxury mall, has opened its doors in the Sichuan capital — attracting visitors from all over the country. What makes it so unique? Read More
Opening The Door To China’s Advent Calendar Market
Following Chanel’s disastrous attempt last year, here’s what luxury brands need to know about the advent calendar space in China. Read More
Alaia Chen’s Steiff, Melting Sadness’ First G-Shock, And Nexy.Co x Deng Yu: China Collabs Of The Week
Rabbit-themed collaborations are all the rage this week as global and local brands gear up for the Lunar New Year, including G-Shock, Nexy.Co, and Tommy Hilfiger. Read More
After A Lukewarm Singles’ Day In China, Is Double 12 Disappearing?
China’s shopping festival "Double 12" — built on the success of Double 11 — is now being neglected by both merchants and consumers. Why did it happen? Read More
New York’s Fifth Avenue Beats Hong Kong For World’s Most Expensive Shopping Area
Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui has been named the second most expensive retail spot in terms of rental costs as COVID-19 hits tourist-dependent economy hard. Read More
What Caused China’s Retail Slump In October? And Is There Hope For the Rest Of 2022?
Months after the Shanghai lockdown, China’s retail sector has not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels. What are the reasons and will a rebound happen? Read More
