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China’s Diamond Market Could Have A Tougher Year Ahead
Major global jewelers may remain bullish about their prospects in mainland China market, but storm clouds remain over the industry as Beijing's anti-corruption drive hits conspicuous consumption and consumers go… Read More
For Prada, Surge In China Sales Defies Burberry Blues
Despite Burberry's highly publicized difficulties in the China market this year, the Greater China luxury market remains a much-needed bright spot for high-end brands like Prada and Hermès, as well… Read More
To Understand China’s Consumer Class, Watch Their Travel Habits
With many of the world's largest brands looking to China's emerging consumer class, which now numbers around 130 million, worries that slower economic growth will crimp spending at a crucial… Read More
China Set To Topple India As World’s Largest Gold Market
Driven by a host of factors, including rising incomes, tradition, a more unpredictable overall economic environment and preference for portable assets, gold demand in China is expected to rise up… Read More
Rising Luxury Cosmetic Prices In China Outpace Tax Reductions, Fueling Frustration
Recent moves by Beijing to lower import taxes for high-end cosmetics have had little effect, as price increases of anywhere from 5-15 percent by the brands themselves have outpaced tax… Read More-
Is A High-End “Mooncake Bubble” Forming In China?
With prices for mooncakes with exotic fillings like abalone skyrocketing this year, and unclear safety and price standards in place, some in China are worried that we might be seeing… Read More -
China A Key Market For Canadian Fur Producers
Following decades of decline in the North American market due to changing fashion tastes and ethical concerns, and steadily dropping demand in formerly red-hot markets like Japan and South Korea,… Read More -
Chivas Targets Asia With Christian Lacroix Limited Edition
One of the fascinating aspects of China's growth and commercialization over the past 30 years is the opening of new niche markets that did not previously exist in the Mainland,… Read More -
Bugatti Opens First Showroom Outside France In Beijing
China's growing automotive demand has been great for automakers of all stripes, from up-and-coming budget domestic brands to the world's most expensive and exclusive marks. Read More
