Tech
JD.com Pledges Wealth Redistribution As Part Of China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ Drive
With the e-commerce firm announcing cuts to executive pay to fund benefits for its frontline workers, JD.com has signaled its commitment to implementing Beijing’s new policy. Read More
Gucci x Oura Opens a New Chapter in Luxury
Luxury brands don’t understand tech, and tech brands don’t understand luxury. But Gucci’s new collab with Oura shows what can be achieved when they start speaking the same language. Read More
What Underpins JD.com’s New Competitive Strategy?
JD.com recently showcased its ambition to become China’s top e-commerce option by partnering with the CMG gala. What does this mean for Alibaba? Read More
How Hard Could China’s Tech Crackdown Hit Luxury in 2022?
Although luxury brands have so far been largely spared from recent crackdowns in China, the environment could become much more complex in 2022. Read More
Will Luxury Brands Get Tangled Up in China’s Gaming Crackdown?
With every fast-rising trend in China, seasoned brands have become accustomed to the risk of government involvement at any time to impose new regulations. Read More
China’s Top Tech IPOs Of 2020
Despite COVID-19 turmoil, many Chinese tech companies applied for IPOs this year as the demand for technology-enabled solutions rose among luxury consumers. Read More
China’s Most Important Luxury Tech Moments in 2019
Once again, tech was one of the biggest disruptors in China’s luxury market. Here’s our list of the biggest tech happenings in 2019. Read More
Learning from Gucci’s Wild Success with Millennials and Gen Z
Gucci is on track to become the largest luxury fashion brand in the world if its growth trajectory continues at its current pace. Read More
Madison Avenue Retailers Bridge Language Barrier with Chinese App
The Madison Avenue Business Improvement District is aiming to make Chinese shoppers feel more welcome at its retailers through the use of mobile technology. Read More
Is it Over for Apple Pay? Apple Stores in China Now Accept Alipay
Neither early nor aggressive enough in China, Apple Pay always faced an uphill battle against the two domestic mobile payments giants. Read More
