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Hainan Lockdowns Kill The Holiday Mood
A COVID-19 outbreak on Hainan has left 80,000 tourists stuck in lockdown. Will this put a dent in the economic potential of the duty-free island? Read More
How Do Italian Luxury Retailers Connect with China in 2022?
Italy’s cultural and artistic heritage has made the country one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors every year. Whether it’s touring the country’s historic jewels… Read More
Chanel’s Elitist Store Policy Is Misguided
Chanel has released a new policy in South Korea whereby customers need permission to purchase in the store. Would it dare implement this in China? Read More
What Luxuries China Still Craves From the West
Demand for imported luxury goods remained strong in 2020, despite the pandemic. But what do Chinese buyers want the most from abroad? Read More
Chanel Takes on the Resale Market With One Bag per Person per Year Policy
Chanel is now limiting the number of purchases for its most popular handbags to one of each per customer per year. Will more brands follow suit? Read More
Predicting The Future Of Daigou Shopping
When COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill, it did the same to daigou sellers. So what is the future for this once-lucrative industry? Read More
Another Chinese Shopper Protests Hermès Sales Tactics
Hermès’ “peihuo 配货” sales tactic, which forces buyers to accumulate transactions to get access to its iconic bags, is under attack in China. Read More
The Dangerous Rise of China’s Luxury Bargain Hunter
China’s flourishing luxury market has created a whole new luxury consumer segment — the luxury bargain hunter — but are they hurting luxury brands? Read More
How Shiseido Cornered China’s Skincare Market
After 40 years in the market, how did Japanese beauty giant Shiseido beat out global competitors and capture China’s beauty crown? Read More
Is Childrenswear The Growth Engine Of China’s Luxury Market?
Can luxury turn the heads of China’s millennial parents or is it down to local brands to dress their little princes and princesses? Read More
