Kuaishou’s blockbuster IPO has focused minds on China’s short video space, where several apps are clamouring for attention. Which platforms are the right fit for fashion and beauty brands?
Kuaishou’s blockbuster IPO has focused minds on China’s short video space, where several apps are clamouring for attention. Which platforms are the right fit for fashion and beauty brands?
Travel during China’s crucial Lunar New Year holiday is expected to hit a three-decade low, but some retailers are confident they can make back the losses in the months ahead.
Travel during China’s crucial Lunar New Year holiday is expected to hit a three-decade low, but some retailers are confident they can make back the losses in the months ahead.
Experts say that a slew of new regulations spanning livestreaming, anti-trust and data collection could actually be an opportunity for fashion and beauty brands to reduce their reliance on giants like Alibaba.
Experts say that a slew of new regulations spanning livestreaming, anti-trust and data collection could actually be an opportunity for fashion and beauty brands to reduce their reliance on giants like Alibaba.
A years-long strategic overhaul of the Prada’s China business is bearing fruit amid a scandal involving a now former celebrity ambassador.
A years-long strategic overhaul of the Prada’s China business is bearing fruit amid a scandal involving a now former celebrity ambassador.
What can brands expect from former deputies who rose through the ranks of the industry and have taken the reins from predecessors with bigger personalities and more power?
What can brands expect from former deputies who rose through the ranks of the industry and have taken the reins from predecessors with bigger personalities and more power?
For international brands, cross-border e-commerce on Tmall Global or JD Worldwide is not as simple as it seems.
For international brands, cross-border e-commerce on Tmall Global or JD Worldwide is not as simple as it seems.
From Covid-19 to trade tensions, read about the forces that shaped China’s fashion, beauty and luxury sectors over the past 12 months and what to expect in 2021.
From Covid-19 to trade tensions, read about the forces that shaped China’s fashion, beauty and luxury sectors over the past 12 months and what to expect in 2021.
As growth stalls elsewhere, brands are set to focus their marketing budgets on China and its influencers. But a new cohort of KOLs are driving engagement and sales across the market’s digital ecosystems.
As growth stalls elsewhere, brands are set to focus their marketing budgets on China and its influencers. But a new cohort of KOLs are driving engagement and sales across the market’s digital ecosystems.
Many fashion brands were rescued by Chinese consumers this year. Next year, they will need to act fast to get the same treatment.
Many fashion brands were rescued by Chinese consumers this year. Next year, they will need to act fast to get the same treatment.
After a brief lull in activity, Chinese investors could help drive next year’s M&A frenzy. But if past performance is anything to go by, there are reasons to exercise caution before signing on the dotted line.
After a brief lull in activity, Chinese investors could help drive next year’s M&A frenzy. But if past performance is anything to go by, there are reasons to exercise caution before signing on the dotted line.
Who are the industry’s big winners and losers as a result of this week’s signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
Who are the industry’s big winners and losers as a result of this week’s signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
Singles’ Day may be China’s biggest sales event but smaller, independent and emerging brands attracted an outsized share of attention this month. What’s their secret?
Singles’ Day may be China’s biggest sales event but smaller, independent and emerging brands attracted an outsized share of attention this month. What’s their secret?
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.