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Tapestry acquires Capri Holdings in a $8.5B merger that will rival LVMH, increase presence in China
The Tapestry-Capri Holdings merger is positioned as a direct challenge to European luxury conglomerates LVMH and Kering, which have long dominated the luxury market. Read More
The Challenging Road Ahead For Scandi Brands Entering China
As the Scandi-chic trend takes off in China, niche labels have captured the attention of venture capitalists. But how are they really faring in the market? Read More
Is China’s Affordable Luxury Market Dying?
Affordable luxury had a great run in China, but some factors have led many to believe that this market is tanking post-COVID-19. Read More
Does Downward Pricing Work in China? Ask Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham’s new accessible direction will launch in November. But will a downward pricing structure boost its China appeal? Read More
China Can’t Buy Enough Beauty Gadgets
The beauty segment has traditionally performed well for luxury houses, but the pandemic has changed the way brands must approach their beauty consumers. Read More
Niche Brand Mansur Gavriel Enters China Running
Mansur Gavriel is attacking China by launching a flagship store on WeChat and a store in SKP Beijing. But is it already too late for the handbag line? Read More
“Democratic” Luxury: It’s Not Because It’s Affordable That It Will Sell
Affordable luxury, on paper, has promising growth potential. The reality, however, is that the segment is likely to continue to lag. Read More
Forget 2020: Here Are 21 Luxury Projections for 2021 and Beyond
The next decade in global luxury should see very strong growth in 2021 (and beyond) marking the start of a new roaring twenties. Read More
Keeping Up with the Daigous: an Industry in Flux
Four months after China enacted its first-ever e-commerce law to regulate daigou shoppers, we found the market is far from dead. Read More
How China Giant MO&Co. Is Breaking into the U.K. Fashion Market
As Chinese fashion brand MO&Co. moves into the London market, it has set its sights on succeeding where other Chinese brands have failed. Read More
