Sales at outlet malls in China surged last year, fuelling a domestic market that is likely to present both opportunities and new challenges to Western players.
Sales at outlet malls in China surged last year, fuelling a domestic market that is likely to present both opportunities and new challenges to Western players.
At least 46 cities have urged residents against traveling unless absolutely necessary, but there are uncertainties about the duration of the outbreak.
At least 46 cities have urged residents against traveling unless absolutely necessary, but there are uncertainties about the duration of the outbreak.
Digital avatars, branded gaming skins and customised red packets are increasingly popular marketing tactics in the world’s top luxury market. Are they here to stay?
Digital avatars, branded gaming skins and customised red packets are increasingly popular marketing tactics in the world’s top luxury market. Are they here to stay?
Photogenic stores in retail districts with buzzy influencer culture like Shanghai’s Wukang Road offer a crash course in how social media is reshaping physical retail in China.
Photogenic stores in retail districts with buzzy influencer culture like Shanghai’s Wukang Road offer a crash course in how social media is reshaping physical retail in China.
The video streaming platform has attracted Louis Vuitton, Nike and others looking to recruit the next generation of Chinese consumers. But brands need to understand its unique community to avoid making mistakes.
The video streaming platform has attracted Louis Vuitton, Nike and others looking to recruit the next generation of Chinese consumers. But brands need to understand its unique community to avoid making mistakes.
The path to success for accessible luxury players is narrowing in the critical China market, but there is still room for brands able to overcome key obstacles.
The path to success for accessible luxury players is narrowing in the critical China market, but there is still room for brands able to overcome key obstacles.
From extravagant ballgowns to unboxing videos, find out what’s driving China’s $33.9 billion bridalwear market.
From extravagant ballgowns to unboxing videos, find out what’s driving China’s $33.9 billion bridalwear market.
After 16 years in Mainland China, LVMH’s Sephora faces serious competition as local multi-brand players jostle for a larger slice of the country’s $51 billion beauty market.
After 16 years in Mainland China, LVMH’s Sephora faces serious competition as local multi-brand players jostle for a larger slice of the country’s $51 billion beauty market.
International brands, domestic giants and unbranded jewellers are vying for a slice of China’s jewellery market, which is poised for double-digit growth.
International brands, domestic giants and unbranded jewellers are vying for a slice of China’s jewellery market, which is poised for double-digit growth.
The short video platform Douyin has big ambitions but fashion and beauty brands are not making the most of its young, highly engaged audience.
The short video platform Douyin has big ambitions but fashion and beauty brands are not making the most of its young, highly engaged audience.
An obsession with youth may be costing fashion and beauty brands a slice of China’s $880 million silver economy.
An obsession with youth may be costing fashion and beauty brands a slice of China’s $880 million silver economy.
Mainland China is now the number one export market for Swiss watches, but some luxury watchmakers risk becoming over-reliant on the region.
Mainland China is now the number one export market for Swiss watches, but some luxury watchmakers risk becoming over-reliant on the region.
The ultra-fast fashion retailer plans to invest over $1.45 billion into intelligent supply chain systems in Southern China in a bid to reinforce ties with Beijing as it deals with mounting challenges.
China will provide nearly $9 billion to subsidise its consumer goods trade-in drive next year, extending a stimulus program aimed at shoring up domestic demand and countering external headwinds.
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. shares rose as much as 28 percent in Hong Kong and Hainan Haiqi Transportation Group Co. surged by the 10 percent daily limit on the mainland.
The country's luxury market declined by 18 to 20 percent in 2024 but should move out of negative territory this year, according to consultancy Bain and Company’s latest report.
The Shanghai-listed company, which shares an owner with Lanvin Group, may seek to raise more than $300 million in an offering, Bloomberg reported citing unnamed sources.
The country's commerce ministry said it plans to summon the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner in the near future, without elaborating on its allegations.
Shoppers visiting Hainan, known for its glitzy seafront hotels and sandy beaches, spent 30.94 billion yuan ($4.24 billion) on duty-free goods in 2024, local customs data showed on Thursday, falling 29.3 percent from a year earlier.