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High-end Baijiu to Drive Chinese Alcohol Market Growth
Prices for scarce bottles such as Flying Fairy Maotai have risen quickly in 2018. New brands are entering the market to take on the likes of Kweichow Maotai. Read More
MUJI Chooses Shenzhen for its First Ever “Anti-Gorgeous” Hotel
Why did the Japanese retailer choose the largest luxury market in the world for a hotel that’s neither cheap, nor opulent? Read More
How the Most Instagrammed Hotel in the World Ranks in China
A selfie from the Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s infinity pool remains a top attraction for Chinese travelers, even as its casino has lost some of its allure. Read More
Can SKP Beijing Rival Selfridges as World’s Top Department Store?
Branding isn’t just for luxury brands—SKP Beijing is revamping its department store design game to make its space more memorable and draw in new crowds. Read More
Buicks Are the New BMWs According to US Car Makers in China
Strong sales in China have inspired Cadillac, Lincoln and Buick to try pushing into the luxury segment. Their success will depend in large part on the popularity of high-end SUVs. Read More
Luxury Brands Not Forbidden From Forbidden City
Collaborations between the Palace Museum and the likes of Cartier and Chaumet allow foreign brands to benefit from swelling Chinese pride. Read More
Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen Join JD.com’s Toplife
The luxury e-commerce platform is quickly establishing new partnerships with Western luxury brands, such as Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. Read More
Chinese Artists Recognized for Role in Luxury Marketing
A new prize honors artists working with luxury brands. Among the nominees, five collaborations were especially impactful in China. Read More
Chinese and Indian Consumers Ready for Robots—or Are They?
Asia’s most populous countries are more forward thinking than most about a tech-human future, but there are some caveats. Will it impact China's luxury market? Read More
Topshop Arrives Late in China With First Retail Store
Topshop is entering the retail market in China. How successful it is will depend on three main factors: pricing, social media marketing, and exclusivity. Read More
