brand expansion

In a new interview, Swarovski CEO Robert Buchbauer reveals how the company is nurturing its Chinese market. Read More

In partnership with LAB Concept, May will see the launch of the first Greater China Topshop flagship in Hong Kong. Read More

Already with a strong presence in mainland China, with 26 boutiques there, Versace has big plans for the market this year despite a much-publicized luxury slowdown in formerly bulletproof cities like Beijing. Read More

Originally announced in 2011, the China expansion efforts of Hong Kong-based luxury department store Lane Crawford are set to gain pace with the opening of two new stores in Shanghai and Chengdu by the end of this year. Read More

American designer Rebecca Minkoff certainly knows where the balance of power lies in the global luxury market. Read More

The jury may still be out about the current state of Hong Kong's watch market, but Swiss luxury watchmaker Blancpain for one remains optimistic, continuing its expansion efforts in the city. Read More

Helped by a growing number of Chinese luxury consumers moving towards more classic or understated items, this week Hermès reported that sales in China rose 30 percent in 2012. Read More

Italy's Tod's Group S.p.a. is set to further intensify its China efforts this year for its flagship Tod's leathergoods brand in particular. Read More

As major luxury brands like Gucci put the brakes on their China expansion efforts in 2013, taking a more wait-and-see approach to new store openings, Michael Kors continues to plow ahead. Read More

Having made promotional appearances last year in Hong Kong and Beijing, Victoria Beckham is reportedly set to make her biggest attempt at cracking mainland China later this month. Read More