E-Commerce
Why was Xiaohongshu Pulled from China’s App Stores?
Xiaohongshu has been taken off China's app stores. We explain what's going on and what this means for brands. Read More
Brands Must Deal with Counterfeits on Social Commerce—Here’s How
The threat to brands’ profits and reputations because of counterfeits on social shopping apps such as Little Red Book, WeChat, and Taobao is real. Read More
Video is the Next Frontier for China E-Commerce
Video platforms such as Douyin are selling Taobao products, while WeChat and Little Red Book are getting into the mix by testing e-commerce functions. Read More
How Rimowa Boosts Tmall E-Commerce Sales with New China Brand Ambassador
Rimowa is experiencing a sales surge on its official flagship store on Alibaba’s B2C marketplace Tmall thanks to the new Chinese spokesperson Jackson Yee. Read More
Online or Offline? It’s All the Same for Millennials and Gen Z
Even if the vast majority of luxury purchases are still in stores, online plays a vital role in influencing those purchases. Read More
Little Red Book Tightens Influencer Policy to Spur Growth
The new changes, perhaps the most dramatic policy shift in Little Red Book’s 6-year history, is expected to impact over 3/4 of the site’s influencers. Read More
What China’s Retail Expansion and Disruption Means for Luxury Brands
The market research firm eMarketer forecast China’s retail e-commerce sales is set to grow by roughly 27 percent to reach $1.94 trillion in 2019. Read More
Tod’s Made a Killing from Mr. Bags Collaboration, Racking up over 4.7 Million RMB
In the latest collaboration with Mr. Bags, Tod’s sold out 320 "Unicorn D Styling" limited-edition handbags, garnering approximately 4.77 million RMB in sales. Read More
How Sephora Links Social Commerce and New Retail With WeChat
Sephora connects its 200+ stores with their website, app, Tmall, JD, and WeChat Mini Program to create a seamless beauty experience in China. Read More
Alibaba’s Fight Against Counterfeits: Where Are We Now?
Alibaba, the Amazon of China, created the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition to fight against counterfeits. See how this alliance is playing off. Read More
