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As China Becomes the World’s Largest Fashion Market, Could Local Players Dominate?

Good news for China's local brands, five arrested in a fake botox bust, and Hangzhou eyes the New Retail throne. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

As China Becomes the World’s Largest Fashion Market, Could Local Players Dominate?

Good news for China's local brands, five arrested in a fake botox bust, and Hangzhou eyes the New Retail throne. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Alibaba Signs Agreement With Belgium for E-Commerce Trade Hub

Belgium is the first European country to join the project, following similar agreements in Malaysia and Rwanda.

Alibaba Signs Agreement With Belgium for E-Commerce Trade Hub

Belgium is the first European country to join the project, following similar agreements in Malaysia and Rwanda.


China Stocks Weaken on Trade Concerns

Chinese stocks weaken amid doubts whether the US and China will come to an agreement in the 90-day trade truce.

China Stocks Weaken on Trade Concerns

Chinese stocks weaken amid doubts whether the US and China will come to an agreement in the 90-day trade truce.


China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East

The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East

The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


China Says US-China Trade Talks Should Be Equal, Mutually Beneficial

Trump and Xi are expected to hold talks at next week's G20 summit as trade ties between the two countries become increasingly fraught.

China Says US-China Trade Talks Should Be Equal, Mutually Beneficial

Trump and Xi are expected to hold talks at next week's G20 summit as trade ties between the two countries become increasingly fraught.


Luxury Brands Need to Invest in Chinese Teens

China's teen shoppers are the next luxury goldmine, D&G's latest campaign sparks outrage, and Pinduoduo was accused of inflating revenues. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Luxury Brands Need to Invest in Chinese Teens

China's teen shoppers are the next luxury goldmine, D&G's latest campaign sparks outrage, and Pinduoduo was accused of inflating revenues. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China

There is a fortune to be made selling low-cost clothing in China. But cut-throat competition, ‘Taobao villages’ and local know-how give domestic players an edge over global names like H&M and Zara.

Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China

There is a fortune to be made selling low-cost clothing in China. But cut-throat competition, ‘Taobao villages’ and local know-how give domestic players an edge over global names like H&M and Zara.


JD.com Feels Pressure as Sales of Big-Ticket Items Slow

The Chinese e-commerce company reported slower sales impacting on third-quarter growth, with revenue falling short of analyst forecasts.

JD.com Feels Pressure as Sales of Big-Ticket Items Slow

The Chinese e-commerce company reported slower sales impacting on third-quarter growth, with revenue falling short of analyst forecasts.


The BoF Podcast: Marco Bizzarri on China’s Role in Gucci’s $10 Billion Plan

Marco Bizzarri sits down with Imran Amed at the BoF China Summit to uncover how much of Gucci's success hinges on the Chinese consumer and how he plans to leverage the market to achieve his lofty revenue target.

The BoF Podcast: Marco Bizzarri on China’s Role in Gucci’s $10 Billion Plan

Marco Bizzarri sits down with Imran Amed at the BoF China Summit to uncover how much of Gucci's success hinges on the Chinese consumer and how he plans to leverage the market to achieve his lofty revenue target.


China's Stay-at-Home Shoppers Propel Luxury Sales: Bain

Despite trade war concerns, Chinese consumers will continue to grow in stature for the luxury industry.

China's Stay-at-Home Shoppers Propel Luxury Sales: Bain

Despite trade war concerns, Chinese consumers will continue to grow in stature for the luxury industry.


Singles’ Day: a Victim of its Own Success?

Experts weigh in on the future of Singles’ Day, social e-commerce player Mogujie files for $200 million IPO, and a daigou faces 10 years in jail. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Singles’ Day: a Victim of its Own Success?

Experts weigh in on the future of Singles’ Day, social e-commerce player Mogujie files for $200 million IPO, and a daigou faces 10 years in jail. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Shandong Ruyi Has Ambitious Plans to Dethrone LVMH

The Chinese company reveals plans to target affordable luxury with LVMH as its dream competitor.

Shandong Ruyi Has Ambitious Plans to Dethrone LVMH

The Chinese company reveals plans to target affordable luxury with LVMH as its dream competitor.