consumption
100 Days In, Is Hainan’s Duty-Free Experiment A Success?
Despite skepticism whether mainland shoppers would head to Hainan over other shopping havens like Hong Kong, the city government of Sanya claimed on its official website this week that the… Read More-
10 Things You Might Not Know About The Chinese Luxury Market
This week, the market research firm Huicong D&B released its annual R.CHC white paper on major trends currently shaping the China luxury market, covering developments in 10 major cities throughout… Read More -
Guangzhou: No Longer A Third-Rate Luxury Market?
While it may be very much a top-tier city, with an annual GDP of over 1 trillion yuan (US$152 billion), Guangzhou can be a frustrating market for major luxury brands.… Read More -
In Hangzhou Luxury Market, “The More Expensive, The More Popular”
Hangzhou might not have the same reputation as a critical luxury market as nearby Shanghai, but the city of 9 million boasts something that larger cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen… Read More -
Potential Of China’s Luxury Market “Remains Huge”, But Growing Pains Apparent
While China continues to mull over a reduction to its high luxury tax in an attempt to boost domestic spending, Chinese shoppers continue to buoy sales not only at home… Read More -
Ma Weidu: China Shouldn’t Lower Luxury Tax, Should Abolish It Completely
As the "will-they-or-won't-they" game continues to play out, this week the Chinese art collector, curator and lecturer Ma Weidu writes in a blog post that China shouldn't just lower its… Read More -
Illy Looks To Grind Away At Starbucks’ Lead In China
Via a savvy expansion scheme, which prioritized five-star hotels over mass-market product lines, illy's China strategy provides a valuable case study for anyone interested in differentiating a brand in a… Read More -
China’s Luxury Tax Reduction: Will It Actually Boost Domestic Consumption?
Months after growing calls by prominent businesspeople like Dalian Wanda chairman Wang Jianlin for the Chinese government to reduce its stiff luxury tax, this week, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Yao… Read More -
Boutique Supermarkets Flourishing In China, But Is The Demand There?
One trend that has picked up steam in China over the past couple of years has been the proliferation of high-end grocery stores, first in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen… Read More -
More Details Emerge About Galeries Lafayette Grand (Re)Opening In Beijing
With the support of Xidan commercial authorities, an experienced partner like I.T and a red-hot Chinese luxury market, Galeries Lafayette could see a far different reception in 2013 than it… Read More
