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Is China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ Plan Good Or Bad For Luxury?
President Xi Jinping is pushing “common prosperity” to help support China’s middle class. But can this agenda benefit luxury in the long term? Read More
Crocs Announces Commitment To Become A Net-Zero Company By 2030
Crocs announced its commitment to becoming a net-zero company by 2030. Will more fashion companies catch up with this leading sustainability player? Read More
Why Shenzhen – Not Hong Kong – Is Luxury’s New Golden Ticket
In the 1980s, Shenzhen was a forgotten fishing village. But today, it is challenging Hong Kong as China’s top luxury hotspot. Read More
No Dice for Alibaba Group’s Monopoly
Alibaba’s woes drag on as Beijing continues to clamp down on big tech. This latest move targets the owner of South China Morning Post’s media interests. Read More
Does CIIE Offer Western Luxury Brands A Short Cut To The China Market?
The China International Import Expo is a unique trade fair in luxury where China’s local government officials replace the usual buyers at brand booths. Read More
Will China’s Social Credit System Come for Luxury Brands Soon?
China's social credit system can feel like a blacklisting effort against Chinese citizens. How would foreign brands fare under a similar system? Read More
How China’s Growing Inequality Will Affect Luxury Brands
The luxury sector appears to be temporarily safe from China’s income inequality. Heritage brands are likely to feel some potentially harmful effects. Read More
A Goal for Luxury Brands: Chinese World Cup Fans
The FIFA World Cup is a boon for marketers with their eyes on China. Read More
Ritzy Raffles Hotel Targets Chinese Traveler Boom with 1st U.S. Property
To many people's surprise, Raffles Hotels & Resorts chose Boston as the site for its first property in North America. However, with Chinese travel to Boston on the rise and… Read More
Making Sense of “New China,” Where a Repressive State Meets Expressive Millennials
In “New China“ where everything is political, brands need to develop an ability to balance between political sensitivity and consumer expression. Read More
