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

China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.

China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.


Louis Vuitton Launches E-Commerce in China

The LVMH-owned French fashion house has launched an e-commerce website in China to tap a booming online shopping market.

Louis Vuitton Launches E-Commerce in China

The LVMH-owned French fashion house has launched an e-commerce website in China to tap a booming online shopping market.


How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy

WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.

How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy

WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.


Sale of Next Digital Titles Sparks Concern Over Hong Kong Media Landscape

Next Digital's plans to sell five magazines raises concerns at a time when some believe the former British colony's press freedom has deteriorated.

Sale of Next Digital Titles Sparks Concern Over Hong Kong Media Landscape

Next Digital's plans to sell five magazines raises concerns at a time when some believe the former British colony's press freedom has deteriorated.


JD and Lazada Square Off in Indonesia, Asia's Next E-Commerce Prize

Indonesia becomes the next e-commerce battleground as JD.com takes on Alibaba-owned Lazada and sets its sights on the Southeast Asian nation.

JD and Lazada Square Off in Indonesia, Asia's Next E-Commerce Prize

Indonesia becomes the next e-commerce battleground as JD.com takes on Alibaba-owned Lazada and sets its sights on the Southeast Asian nation.


Alibaba Launches Low-Cost Voice Assistant Amid AI Drive

The "Tmall Genie" costs 499 yuan ($73.42), significantly less than western counterparts by Amazon and Google, which range from $120 to $180.

Alibaba Launches Low-Cost Voice Assistant Amid AI Drive

The "Tmall Genie" costs 499 yuan ($73.42), significantly less than western counterparts by Amazon and Google, which range from $120 to $180.


What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion

In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.

What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion

In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.


What China's $1 Trillion New Silk Road Spells for Fashion

Beijing’s 'One Belt One Road' is a highly ambitious attempt to shake up the global economic order with major implications for the fashion industry.

What China's $1 Trillion New Silk Road Spells for Fashion

Beijing’s 'One Belt One Road' is a highly ambitious attempt to shake up the global economic order with major implications for the fashion industry.


Farfetch Partners with JD.com to Boost Chinese Business

The deal, which includes a $397 million investment from the Chinese e-commerce giant, will give Farfetch a powerful gateway to the world’s second largest luxury market.

Farfetch Partners with JD.com to Boost Chinese Business

The deal, which includes a $397 million investment from the Chinese e-commerce giant, will give Farfetch a powerful gateway to the world’s second largest luxury market.


Ivanka Trump's Brand Distances Itself from China Shoemaker

Chinese manufacturer Huajian Group has come under scrutiny after activists investigating labour conditions there were arrested.

Ivanka Trump's Brand Distances Itself from China Shoemaker

Chinese manufacturer Huajian Group has come under scrutiny after activists investigating labour conditions there were arrested.


Alibaba Expects Revenue Growth of up to 49% in 2018

That figure compared with 56 percent revenue growth posted for the 2017 fiscal year. At the same event last year, the firm predicted 48 percent revenue growth.

Alibaba Expects Revenue Growth of up to 49% in 2018

That figure compared with 56 percent revenue growth posted for the 2017 fiscal year. At the same event last year, the firm predicted 48 percent revenue growth.


US to China: Free Men Who Probed Ivanka Trump Shoe Maker

The company has denied allegations of excessive overtime and low wages. It says it stopped producing Ivanka Trump shoes months ago.

US to China: Free Men Who Probed Ivanka Trump Shoe Maker

The company has denied allegations of excessive overtime and low wages. It says it stopped producing Ivanka Trump shoes months ago.