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Luxury Symposium 2021: New Retail Is Shaping China’s Luxury Market
The 5th edition of the Luxury Symposium went virtual on April 21, amassing leading industry voices who dove into the new luxury sector retail models. Read More
Does Luxury Need Daigous Post-Pandemic?
China’s $52-billion Daigou market has been hurt by COVID-19. But with new opportunities presenting themselves, can the industry create a brighter future? Read More
Will Luxury Cash in On Shenzhen’s New Duty Free?
With several districts in Shenzhen announcing plans to delve into duty-free shopping, could the tech powerhouse become China’s next luxury paradise? Read More
How One Brand Tapped Into China’s Booming Duty-Free Market
Although it tanked elsewhere, China’s travel retail market benefited from the relaxation of duty-free limits and the country’s luxury appetite. Read More
Over-Charged In China? Why Beauty Products Cost So Much In The Mainland
A beauty products pricing site confirmed that global cosmetics brands cost more in Mainland China than anywhere else. How can they remain competitive? Read More
Can The China Market Handle More Luxury Price Increases?
On the heels of Hermès’ price increase, brands like Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton are rumored to be raising their prices as well. Read More
Can Hainan Island’s Duty-free Policy Spark China’s Travel Retail Market?
Hainan island's new offshore duty-free policies will disrupt Asia’s travel retail market and bring huge opportunities to global investors and brands alike. Read More
Top 0.5% of International Shoppers Account for 17% of Global Tax Free Spending, Says Study
Elite shoppers tend towards high-end products, with the Global Blue study showing that almost 75% of their spend is in the luxury or hard luxury categories. Read More
What Brands Need to Know About Chinese Airport Travelers
Airports are becoming hot shopping spots for Chinese tourists, and luxury brands need to know how, where, and why they need to reach this consumer group. Read More
Japanese Duty-Free Retailer Offers Chinese O2O Shopping via Alipay
Japanese duty-free retailer Laox will now allow Chinese tourists to make tax-free purchases online for in-store pickup in Japan. Read More
