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The Optimist’s Guide to Luxury in China for 2022
As China faces new Omicron outbreaks, collapsing property developers, and a never-ending list of crackdowns, what are the bright spots, if any, in 2022? Read More
What Will Travel Retail Look Like in 2022?
China’s booming travel retail market has blossomed like no other country’s in the world. But what will it look like by 2022? Read More
How Has China’s Zero-COVID Policy Affected Global Travel Retail?
Most countries have reopened since COVID-19 began, but China's zero-tolerance pandemic policy remains in place. How will that affect luxury travel retail? Read More
Luxury Brands: Don’t Worry About China—Worry About Your Game
I understand why the future of China’s meteoric luxury market might look shaky, but China will be fine. Will your brand, though? Read More
Hainan Sales Hit New Records During China’s Golden Week
During China’s National Day holiday, Hainan set a new record of sales. Is it set to become the undisputed luxury Mecca? Read More
Globalization No More: Get Ready for Another 12 Months of Local Luxury Consumption
COVID-19 forced luxury consumption to go local. It seems that things will stay that way for quite some time still — at least looking East. Read More
Why Luxury Brands Turn to K-Pop Stars to Win in China and Beyond
K-Pop stars have become the hottest trend in luxury fashion, with the double purpose of winning over Asian customers and Gen Zers. Read More
Hainan Island: Luxury Opportunity Or a Trap?
McKinsey & Co.’s latest report states that travelers will return to Hainan even after international travel resumes, projecting tenfold growth by 2025. Read More
Why China Is The Only Luxury Superpower
Over the last five years, most luxury growth was generated by Mainland China or Chinese tourists, and the market is only becoming more crucial. Read More
Is Shanghai the New Beauty Capital?
This year, a number of initiatives, store openings, and digital innovations located in Shanghai suggest the city’s growing allure to beauty leaders. Read More
