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On-the-ground intelligence and insights from the world’s largest fashion market.

Alibaba and JD.Com to Combine Facial Recognition With Data in Bid for Merchant Loyalty

The e-commerce companies are tackling slow sales growth with new technology based on shopping data.

Alibaba and JD.Com to Combine Facial Recognition With Data in Bid for Merchant Loyalty

The e-commerce companies are tackling slow sales growth with new technology based on shopping data.


China, US Trade Teams to Hold Talks

Trade talks between the world's two largest economies collapsed last month, with US President Donald Trump accusing China of watering down its commitments.

China, US Trade Teams to Hold Talks

Trade talks between the world's two largest economies collapsed last month, with US President Donald Trump accusing China of watering down its commitments.


China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore.

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore.


Alibaba Says CFO Wu to Oversee Strategic Investment Unit Amid Reshuffle

Maggie Wu will take over from Executive Vice-Chairman Joe Tsai, the e-commerce giant said in an official statement.

Alibaba Says CFO Wu to Oversee Strategic Investment Unit Amid Reshuffle

Maggie Wu will take over from Executive Vice-Chairman Joe Tsai, the e-commerce giant said in an official statement.


Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.


Is China Ready for LGBTQI Marketing?

Despite official censorship of LGBTQI content in China, a number of global fashion brands have stepped up to sponsor this year’s Shanghai Pride festival in pursuit of the $300 billion ‘Pink Yuan’.

Is China Ready for LGBTQI Marketing?

Despite official censorship of LGBTQI content in China, a number of global fashion brands have stepped up to sponsor this year’s Shanghai Pride festival in pursuit of the $300 billion ‘Pink Yuan’.


Tiffany Shares Fall as Tourism Spending Declines

Growing tensions between the US and China have taken a toll on the jewellery maker, with Chinese tourists spending less and the threat of higher trade tariffs looming.

Tiffany Shares Fall as Tourism Spending Declines

Growing tensions between the US and China have taken a toll on the jewellery maker, with Chinese tourists spending less and the threat of higher trade tariffs looming.


Sneaker Fever Hits China

Foreign and homegrown players alike are gunning for a slice of China’s multi-billion-dollar sneaker market.

Sneaker Fever Hits China

Foreign and homegrown players alike are gunning for a slice of China’s multi-billion-dollar sneaker market.


China Dreams on Hold: Heartland City Feels Chill of Economic Slowdown

The looming economic slowdown beginning in 2018 has roused uncertainties in the city, affecting all sectors from real estate to consumer and tech.

China Dreams on Hold: Heartland City Feels Chill of Economic Slowdown

The looming economic slowdown beginning in 2018 has roused uncertainties in the city, affecting all sectors from real estate to consumer and tech.


Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?

China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?

Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?

China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?


Wrangler Jeans Are Headed to China

Kontoor Brands Inc, whose Lee line is already the biggest denim brand in China, plans to bring its other big American jeans name to the world’s largest consumer market within a year.

Wrangler Jeans Are Headed to China

Kontoor Brands Inc, whose Lee line is already the biggest denim brand in China, plans to bring its other big American jeans name to the world’s largest consumer market within a year.


China’s Fashion Industry Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariffs

Importers of Chinese-made footwear and apparel are staring down the barrel of a 25 percent tariff. Why is the response from China so muted?

China’s Fashion Industry Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariffs

Importers of Chinese-made footwear and apparel are staring down the barrel of a 25 percent tariff. Why is the response from China so muted?