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

Jack Ma Heads Toward Retirement With Another Singles' Day Record

The e-commerce giant fends off competition with 27 percent in sales growth on Singles' Day.

Jack Ma Heads Toward Retirement With Another Singles' Day Record

The e-commerce giant fends off competition with 27 percent in sales growth on Singles' Day.


Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales

The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.

Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales

The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.


How Singles' Day in China Became the Biggest Shopping Spree

A look back at the retail extravaganza.


Alibaba Prepares for Final Singles’ Day With Jack Ma at the Helm

Amid slowing sales, uncertain economic growth and global trade issues, the e-commerce giant gears up for half a billion projected website visits on Singles' Day.

Alibaba Prepares for Final Singles’ Day With Jack Ma at the Helm

Amid slowing sales, uncertain economic growth and global trade issues, the e-commerce giant gears up for half a billion projected website visits on Singles' Day.


Nike and LVMH Are Sticking Up for China in the Piracy Fight

Executives at two of the biggest victims of counterfeiting praised Beijing’s efforts to crack down on intellectual property abuses.

Nike and LVMH Are Sticking Up for China in the Piracy Fight

Executives at two of the biggest victims of counterfeiting praised Beijing’s efforts to crack down on intellectual property abuses.


China's Celebrity Ambassador Minefield

Luxury brands navigate the risks and rewards of banking on celebrity ambassadors, Alibaba gears up for Singles Day with the launch of China's largest robotics warehouse, and JD.com apologises for a sexist marketing blunder. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China's Celebrity Ambassador Minefield

Luxury brands navigate the risks and rewards of banking on celebrity ambassadors, Alibaba gears up for Singles Day with the launch of China's largest robotics warehouse, and JD.com apologises for a sexist marketing blunder. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Alibaba Sales Miss Estimates

While revenue rose 54 percent to $12.3 billion the company trimmed its annual forecast, underscoring the extent to which escalating tensions with the US are hurting the Chinese economy.

Alibaba Sales Miss Estimates

While revenue rose 54 percent to $12.3 billion the company trimmed its annual forecast, underscoring the extent to which escalating tensions with the US are hurting the Chinese economy.


Shushu/Tong’s Modern Heroines

With a runway debut under their belt, the Shanghai-based duo are painting a portrait of modern girlhood, one binder clip at a time.

Shushu/Tong’s Modern Heroines

With a runway debut under their belt, the Shanghai-based duo are painting a portrait of modern girlhood, one binder clip at a time.


Victoria Beckham, Pierre-Yves Roussel and Edison Chen Join Jury for BoF China Prize

Chinese nationals with a ready-to-wear business will compete for the attention of jury members Pierre-Yves Roussel, Tim Blanks, Uma Wang and Victoria Beckham among others to win the first global fashion award dedicated to emerging Chinese design talent.

Victoria Beckham, Pierre-Yves Roussel and Edison Chen Join Jury for BoF China Prize

Chinese nationals with a ready-to-wear business will compete for the attention of jury members Pierre-Yves Roussel, Tim Blanks, Uma Wang and Victoria Beckham among others to win the first global fashion award dedicated to emerging Chinese design talent.


Bridging the Long-Standing Hong Kong-China Gap

The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge could impact the region's retail and manufacturing sectors, Gucci and Zegna are victorious in their intellectual property disputes, and Bytedance is now the world's most valuable startup. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Bridging the Long-Standing Hong Kong-China Gap

The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge could impact the region's retail and manufacturing sectors, Gucci and Zegna are victorious in their intellectual property disputes, and Bytedance is now the world's most valuable startup. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


China’s Economic Woes Begin to Bite Luxury Players

Fears over China’s slowing economic growth and grey market crackdown have sent luxury stocks tumbling, a 21-year-old vlogger was detained for a livestream, and Crazy Rich Asians is scheduled for nationwide release. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China’s Economic Woes Begin to Bite Luxury Players

Fears over China’s slowing economic growth and grey market crackdown have sent luxury stocks tumbling, a 21-year-old vlogger was detained for a livestream, and Crazy Rich Asians is scheduled for nationwide release. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.