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Webinar: How Collaborations Are Defining Experiences in China
China’s Gen Z and millennial consumers seek novel products that stand out from the crowd, fueling a rapidly evolving culture of innovative “mega-collaborations” between brands. While many brand pairings may appear extreme or even bizarre, such items are widely talked about, and their freshness and limited-time appeal can tempt young consumers to at least try ... Read More
Understanding 11.11: Alibaba’s Mega Shopping Festival
Every year, Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (also known as “Singles’ Day”) sets the tone for the state of consumer spending in China. This year, the story isn’t about the sales figures we’ve come to associate with 11.11, but about opportunities for global businesses – big and small. While not a consumer-facing event in the ... Read More
MSGM Opened A Store In China Amid COVID-19: Now What?
As China reopens, the Italian high-end streetwear brand MSGM decided to open its tenth store in Zhengzhou, China. What’s behind this strategy? Read More
FUTR Asia Summit 2019
FUTR is Asia’s only Summit focused on fresh thinking and progressive change in the future of retail, marketing and commerce. FUTR Summit will be returning to Singapore for its fourth edition in October 2019. Building on the successes of Summits since 2016, the FUTR Summit will once again host a curated program of insightful conference ... Read More
Jing Daily x Farfetch – CEO Breakfast Series
An effective content strategy has become increasingly crucial for fashion and luxury e-commerce websites to grow traffic, improve organic search rankings, and ultimately encourage sales. In recent years, big-name players like Farfetch and Net-a-Porter have not only built up their editorial teams but collaborated with a variety of content creators ranging from fashion publishers and influencers (bloggers and ... Read More
Galeries Lafayette Details 2013 Beijing “Reboot,” China Expansion
15 years after the Parisian luxury shopping mainstay Galeries Lafayette opened an ill-fated Beijing outpost on Wangfujing, more details are emerging about the mall's return to the Chinese capital and plans for nationwide expansion. Read More
Update: Spending By Chinese Tourists In London Rises 155 Percent In 2010
As mainland Chinese tourists have established themselves as a key demographic for London retailers, the British government has made courting Chinese tourist-shoppers a new priority. Read More-
Hong Kong Tea Fair Reinforces City’s Trade Hub Status, Promotes “Tea Lifestyle”
Hong Kong may have emerged as Asia's top wine hub over the past 18 months, but this week the city is trying to reinforce its status as one of the region's top tea trading hubs as well. Read More -
Sino-French Relations “Linked Together By Luxury Goods”
This week, the Chinese newspaper First Financial Daily looks at the unique relationship shared by China and France, and investigates how commerce and cultural exchanges are helping to smooth over some of their disagreements. Read More -
Ralph Lauren Planning To Open 15 New Stores Annually In China
Wing-Gar Cheng writes for Bloomberg today that American retailer Ralph Lauren hopes to open 15 new stores in China annually in coming years. Read More
