Luxury players worry as China's economy grows at its slowest pace in 28 years. Meanwhile sales of 'small luxuries' like lipstick — often in 'man-slaying colours' — are booming. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Luxury players worry as China's economy grows at its slowest pace in 28 years. Meanwhile sales of 'small luxuries' like lipstick — often in 'man-slaying colours' — are booming. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Though the Hanfu trend may be small, global brands would be naive to ignore its implications for the Chinese fashion market.
Though the Hanfu trend may be small, global brands would be naive to ignore its implications for the Chinese fashion market.
Armed with ground-breaking technology and valuable manufacturing knowhow, two Asian cities are positioning themselves as sustainable fashion hubs of the future. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Armed with ground-breaking technology and valuable manufacturing knowhow, two Asian cities are positioning themselves as sustainable fashion hubs of the future. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Swiss watchmakers are starting to see signs of slowing spending from Chinese tourists, but are still banking on demand shifting to mainland China to fuel growth this year, several high-end brands said on Monday.
Swiss watchmakers are starting to see signs of slowing spending from Chinese tourists, but are still banking on demand shifting to mainland China to fuel growth this year, several high-end brands said on Monday.
The acquisition will help bolster L’Occitane's growth globally, while Elemis can leverage its new parent company's geographical presence to expand into new markets.
The acquisition will help bolster L’Occitane's growth globally, while Elemis can leverage its new parent company's geographical presence to expand into new markets.
Luxury stocks have fallen in the wake of warnings from Apple on slowing Chinese demand for iPhones, but economic headwinds are only part of the brewing China problem facing the luxury sector.
Luxury stocks have fallen in the wake of warnings from Apple on slowing Chinese demand for iPhones, but economic headwinds are only part of the brewing China problem facing the luxury sector.
Offering a glimpse into a sacred world full of contradictions, the Hangzhou-based architect, interior designer and priest designs up-and-coming label Cornerstone.
Offering a glimpse into a sacred world full of contradictions, the Hangzhou-based architect, interior designer and priest designs up-and-coming label Cornerstone.
Chinese consumers are upgrading their consumption habits, Canada Goose postponed its Beijing debut amid the fallout from Huawei, and a farmer's DIY couture is going viral. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Chinese consumers are upgrading their consumption habits, Canada Goose postponed its Beijing debut amid the fallout from Huawei, and a farmer's DIY couture is going viral. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
China's streetwear market is turning to women, Kim Kardashian is hoping to keeping up with the country's consumers, and Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was released on bail in Canada. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
China's streetwear market is turning to women, Kim Kardashian is hoping to keeping up with the country's consumers, and Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was released on bail in Canada. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
This week, the American accessible luxury label will join the pre-fall scrum with its first co-ed show in Shanghai as part of a wider plan to step up its game in the world’s largest luxury market.
This week, the American accessible luxury label will join the pre-fall scrum with its first co-ed show in Shanghai as part of a wider plan to step up its game in the world’s largest luxury market.
Macy’s is shuttering its online store on Tmall and will now ship to Chinese consumers directly from its U.S. website.
Macy’s is shuttering its online store on Tmall and will now ship to Chinese consumers directly from its U.S. website.
With tech stocks falling and a fiercely competitive e-commerce marketplace at home, Mogu is choosing to list at a precarious time.
With tech stocks falling and a fiercely competitive e-commerce marketplace at home, Mogu is choosing to list at a precarious time.
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.