china luxury
Chopard to Open Flagship Store on JD.com
Swiss jewelry brand Chopard is opening a flagship store on JD.com, but the move is more meaningful for JD, which is eyeing the online luxury retail market. Read More
Does Alibaba’s New Platform to Fast-Track IP Claims Have Any Teeth?
Unveiling the 'IP Express' project, Alibaba promises to give brands a 'highway' for IP claims; but with the burden still on brands to do the work, is the move meaningless? Read More
Sharp Stock Fall for Ellassay Raises Concerns Over Its Acquisitions Strategy
Shortly after its investment in Vivienne Tam, Ellassay's stock price dropped dramatically, raising questions about the company's aggressive strategy. Read More
Acquiring Major Stake in Vivienne Tam, Chinese Brand Ellassay Aims for Global Influence
While China has been a primary driving force for large luxury conglomerates, it is a tough market for smaller companies, like Vivienne Tam, to navigate. Read More
Chinese Consumers on Rebound in Paris After Disastrous Year for Retailers
Chinese consumers in the world’s fashion capital spend more than those from any other country, with 37 percent of their budgets slated for shopping. Read More
Why This Shanghai Mall’s Impressive Growth Bodes Well for Luxury Brands in China
When the luxurious Shanghai Plaza 66 Mall (a benchmark of China luxury retail sales) posted 29 percent growth in luxury consumption, it boded well for luxury companies in the China market. Read More
Kering Posts Record First-Half as Gucci Woos Chinese Millennials
The French luxury group is celebrating revenue growth as its brands benefit from a sharp rise in spending in the Asia Pacific region and Western Europe. Read More
Mainland China Drives Hermès’ Sales Growth in the First Half of 2017
In Asia, Hermès’ revenue increased by 14 percent, and the progress was driven by mainland China, which gave the brand positive momentum for the first half. Read More
What Our Readers Are Saying About the JD-Farfetch Deal
In last week's landmark deal between JD.com and luxury shopping site Farfetch, which party got the better deal? We asked our readers and here's what they said. Read More
China’s ‘Leftover Women’ Back in Debate with New Skincare Campaign Video
Prestige skincare brand SK-II is back with a new campaign film, 'The Expiry Date,' which addresses China's obsession with a woman’s age. Read More
