retail
How Should Beauty Brands Adapt To A Polarized Market?
The world’s second largest beauty market — China — is burgeoning, but many brands are pulling out or reorganizing. Who is taking over that market share and how? Read More
Mainland China Reopens Borders And Hong Kong Drops Most Covid Rules
Chinese citizens are rushing to book flights as the country reopens its borders and quits quarantine. Read More
After A Lukewarm Singles’ Day In China, Is Double 12 Disappearing?
China’s shopping festival "Double 12" — built on the success of Double 11 — is now being neglected by both merchants and consumers. Why did it happen? Read More
New York’s Fifth Avenue Beats Hong Kong For World’s Most Expensive Shopping Area
Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui has been named the second most expensive retail spot in terms of rental costs as COVID-19 hits tourist-dependent economy hard. Read More
What Caused China’s Retail Slump In October? And Is There Hope For the Rest Of 2022?
Months after the Shanghai lockdown, China’s retail sector has not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels. What are the reasons and will a rebound happen? Read More
Can K-Fashion Win Back The Hearts Of Chinese Consumers? We11done And Sequoia Capital China Are Betting On It
K-fashion brands like We11done are going mainstream in China, gaining local followers, and even bypassing daigou. But more challenges may lie ahead. Read More
Meet The Local Fragrance Brands Preparing To Go Global
Gabby YJ Chen looks at three Chinese fragrance labels ready to enter the international market. Which will be the first to smell worldwide success? Read More
China’s Changing Fashion Landscape Stands To Benefit JNBY Group
Battered by unpredictable COVID lockdowns and flagging consumer confidence, China's retail environment remains challenging for foreign and domestic brands. Read More
What The Chengdu And Shenzhen Lockdowns Mean For Luxury This Fall
Another month, another lockdown. There are serious fears for China’s retail as major cities go on high alert. Read More
Luxury Brands Face A New Retail Dilemma In China
Facing waning consumer enthusiasm and unpredictable COVID lockdowns, luxury brands are re-examining their China market strategies. Read More
