Singles’ Day 2021
Luxury Brands Crushed Singles’ Day, but a New Hurdle Looms
Once Singles’ Day ended, Jing Daily’s KraneShares China Global Luxury Index hit its highest level ever. So why did it rapidly decline after that? Read More
Alibaba, Farfetch, and Lauder: China’s Still Good to Some — But Not All
Chinese tech stocks face investor pushback despite a strong sales quarter. Meanwhile, for Estée Lauder, a bounce-back came from the West. Read More
How Tmall’s ‘Pitch Fest’ Leveled the Playing Field of Niche Beauty Brands
Double 11 has become a massive opportunity for emerging beauty brands, even though they must compete against global beauty giants. Read More
Can Black Friday 2021 Keep Up With Singles’ Day?
Compared to the shopping marathon that is Singles’ Day, Black Friday comes up short in many aspects. Will it ever evolve? Read More
Will Luxury Brands Win Big on Singles’ Day?
Alibaba and JD.com are battling for luxury shopper attention at this year’s Double 11 shopping extravaganza. Which brands will benefit? Read More
Consumers in China’s Lower-Tier Cities Are Fueling Luxury Growth Online
Domestic lower-tier consumers that do not have access to high-end brands’ brick-and-mortar stores are now fueling luxury growth online. Read More
Singles’ Day in the Age of Climate Crisis?
This year’s Double 11, which is set to be the biggest one yet, coincides with the global climate summit COP26. Can the two co-exist? Read More
