As Economy Sours in China, Sales of Spirits Soar
While concerns over an economic slowdown mount, sales of high-end whiskey and cognac in China are growing faster than expected. Read MoreNot Doctor-Approved: China Bans Marketing of Beauty Products as ‘Medical’
Strict new regulations from China’s Food and Drug Administration stated that identifying a beauty product as having ‘medicinal benefits’ is now illegal. Read MoreChinese Whispers: Chanel’s “Mademoiselle Privé” Exhibition in Shanghai, and More
French luxury powerhouse Chanel will soon showcase its renowned art exhibition "Mademoiselle Privé" at West Bund Artistic Center in Shanghai. Read MoreShiseido Travel Retail Gets Future-Ready With New Global Headquarters: Interview
Shiseido Travel Retail marked a major milestone last week with the unveiling of its new global headquarters in Singapore. Read MoreImporting the Catwalk: How High-End Fashion Shows Came to China
Chinese customers and influencers have rapidly become front-row denizens at fashion shows, with a dedicated staff pampering them. Read MoreChinese Counterfeiters’ Hot Product in 2019? Peppa Pig Couture
The Peppa Pig market, with 800 global licenses, is so lucrative it has spurred counterfeiters in China, some that entwine the pig with brand logos from Dior and Supreme. Read MoreStanding Out in China’s Sea of Cliché Influencers
Repetitive content has led to the following reality of the Chinese digital landscape; that key opinion leaders are abundant, but actual opinions are rare. Read MoreAlibaba’s Profits Defy China Slowdown—Sort Of
Alibaba released its Q3 2019 earnings on Jan. 30 as it attempted to allay fears that it would be hit by the slowing Chinese economy and US-China trade war. Read More7 Questions for The Luxury Institute’s CEO on the State of Market in 2019
We caught up with Milton Pedraza, CEO and Founder of veteran business consultancy The Luxury Institute, to discuss the state of the industry in 2019. Read MoreLVMH Reports Strong Growth But Remains Cautious about the Global Economy
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton released its Q4 and full-year 2018 earnings on Jan. 29. The company was upbeat about growth, but remained cautious. Read More