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Surf and sun: Decoding China’s beach culture in 2023
Evolving attitudes toward sunbathing, surfing, and beach life — coupled with the rising popularity of beach destination travel — spell new opportunities for brands. Read More
China will make up almost 90% of Asia Pacific’s duty-free sales by 2027
Within five years, domestic duty-free in the Asia Pacific region will be almost half of the world total. Read More
Will Hainan’s Duty-free Plan Threaten Hong Kong’s Status As China’s Shopping Mecca?
Hainan announced it will operate independently from China Customs after 2025. What impact will this have on Chinese luxury and travel retail? Read More
With Fuzhou Store Opening, Is China’s Duty-Free Retail About To Flourish Outside Of Hainan?
China Duty Free Group plans to open a major duty-free store in second-tier city Fuzhou. How will the move impact China’s duty-free retail landscape? Read More
The Daigou Dilemma: LVMH Pushes Back Against China’s ‘Personal Shoppers’
Bernard Arnault recently called the Daigou trade “dreadful” for luxury brands. But why exactly makes China’s personal shoppers so controversial? Read More
Mainland China Drives Global Luxury And Brands Downsize In Hong Kong: PwC Report
China is expected to account for 25 percent of the global luxury market by 2025. How can brands best prepare for this change? Read More
Are Brands Ready To Reconnect With Chinese Travelers In 2023?
As China reopens its borders, travel retail is set to resurge. But how can brands leverage the new dynamic and cater to rapidly changing preferences? Read More
In Zero-COVID China, Brands And Duty-Free Pivot From Airports To City Centers
Savvy brands are navigating the downturn in Chinese tourism by pivoting from traditional travel retail toward duty-free shops in city centers. Read More
How Top-Tier Cities Fared During China’s National Day Holiday
Jing Daily checks in on the performance of top-tier cities — Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hainan — during China’s Golden Week. Read More
When Could Chinese Tourists Return To The World Stage?
Looking into this question, ILTM and data firm Altiant examine the current and future travel intentions of affluent Chinese tourist-shoppers. Read More
