UK
For London’s Chinese shoppers, offline luxury retail wins
As China reopens, Chinese tourists and students should be a core focus of luxury retailers in London looking to benefit from their return. Read More
UK Does Another U-Turn On Duty-Free Shopping In Blow To Retail Sector
Changes to the UK’s VAT-free policy have sent the industry into a tailspin — and will make London less attractive for Chinese tourists when they return. Read More
China Issues White Paper Claiming Uyghur Protection
China has released a report detailing its protection of ethnic minorities. But will this convince brands to resume sourcing cotton from Xinjiang? Read More
Q&A: Walpole CEO Helen Brocklebank on COVID-19, Tourism and the Future of British Luxury
Jing Daily chats with Walpole CEO Helen Brocklebank about the current state of British luxury and where it could be headed in the months ahead. Read More
Could Low-End Shein Become the H&M of China?
As TikTok has become an important marketing avenue for brands hoping to tap the spending power of its largely Gen Z audience, few have capitalized quite as well on the… Read More
WeChat, Chinese Tourists Fuel Burberry Despite Revenue Slip
Despite a slight decline in revenue, Burberry said it saw an increase in sales in mainland China as well as a return of Chinese tourist spending in the UK. Read More
Top Destinations for Wealthy Chinese Looking to Move Abroad Revealed
Hurun Report has revealed the top destinations for Chinese HNWI immigration, which is driven by concerns about education and pollution. Read More
Record Number of Chinese Tourists Drawn to UK for Cheap Shopping
A cheaper pound has finally resulted in a dramatic uptick in Chinese tourists to the UK, with cheaper luxury retail being a key draw. Read More
How China’s Trendsetters Are Shaping This Boutique Luxury Footwear Brand
Malone Souliers founders Mary Alice Malone and Roy Luwolt pride themselves on being a brand that listens to the consumer—even if that shopper didn't make an appointment first. Read More
Brexit: The Chinese Tourist Boom That Wasn’t
Data released from Visit Britain suggests Chinese spending and tourism in the UK actually dropped post-referendum. Read More
