brand expansion
China Tops United States as Swarovski’s Largest Market
In a new interview, Swarovski CEO Robert Buchbauer reveals how the company is nurturing its Chinese market. Read More
Coming Soon: Topshop Cracks China With First Hong Kong Flagship
In partnership with LAB Concept, May will see the launch of the first Greater China Topshop flagship in Hong Kong. Read More
Versace Plans Store Expansion, Possible E-Commerce, In China This Year
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
Luxury Retailer Lane Crawford Aims At Second-Tier China
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
Rebecca Minkoff Boosted By Chinese Fashionistas…In Tokyo
American designer Rebecca Minkoff certainly knows where the balance of power lies in the global luxury market. Read More
Blancpain Doubles Hong Kong Boutiques Overnight
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
Chinese Shoppers At Home And Abroad Account For One-Third Of Hermès Sales
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
Tod’s Targets China For Store Openings, E-Commerce
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
Michael Kors Hot On Coach’s Trail In China
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
Fashion And Football: Brand Beckham Sets Eyes On China
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
