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The China Edit | Digital Skills, Hong Kong Jewellers, Alibaba Falls

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Digital Skills, Hong Kong Jewellers, Alibaba Falls

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Alibaba Falls After Barron’s Suggests Decline, Company Rebuts

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. shares fell Monday, the first day of trading since a Barron’s magazine article on Saturday suggested the Chinese Internet company may lose another 50 percent of its value.

Alibaba Falls After Barron’s Suggests Decline, Company Rebuts

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. shares fell Monday, the first day of trading since a Barron’s magazine article on Saturday suggested the Chinese Internet company may lose another 50 percent of its value.


Swatch CEO Plays down China Turbulence

Swatch is not worried by economic and market turbulence in China, chief executive Nick Hayek said, noting its sales to Chinese customers will rise when stripping out exchange rate swings.

Swatch CEO Plays down China Turbulence

Swatch is not worried by economic and market turbulence in China, chief executive Nick Hayek said, noting its sales to Chinese customers will rise when stripping out exchange rate swings.


China Slowdown Reveals Luxury’s Online Shortcomings, Study Says

Last month’s yuan devaluation dealt a blow to luxury-goods makers, and those that fail to become more Web-savvy risk further damage to their business.

China Slowdown Reveals Luxury’s Online Shortcomings, Study Says

Last month’s yuan devaluation dealt a blow to luxury-goods makers, and those that fail to become more Web-savvy risk further damage to their business.


Bulgari CEO Sees ‘Very Positive Results’ in China in 2015

The impact of China’s slowing growth on luxury-goods sales shouldn’t be overstated, according to Jean-Christophe Babin, chief executive officer of Italian jeweler Bulgari.

Bulgari CEO Sees ‘Very Positive Results’ in China in 2015

The impact of China’s slowing growth on luxury-goods sales shouldn’t be overstated, according to Jean-Christophe Babin, chief executive officer of Italian jeweler Bulgari.


Alibaba’s $141 Billion Slide Boosts Tencent to Biggest in Asia

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. surrendered the title of Asia’s largest Internet company to Tencent Holdings Ltd., capping a 10-month slide for the e-commerce giant that wiped $140.7 billion from its market value.

Alibaba’s $141 Billion Slide Boosts Tencent to Biggest in Asia

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. surrendered the title of Asia’s largest Internet company to Tencent Holdings Ltd., capping a 10-month slide for the e-commerce giant that wiped $140.7 billion from its market value.


The China Edit | Watch Sales, Europe's Recovery Threatened, Prada Rents

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Watch Sales, Europe's Recovery Threatened, Prada Rents

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Metro Joins Alibaba in Chinese E-Commerce Partnership

Metro AG, Germany’s largest retailer, is forming an alliance with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to develop e-commerce on the Chinese online retailer’s website.

Metro Joins Alibaba in Chinese E-Commerce Partnership

Metro AG, Germany’s largest retailer, is forming an alliance with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to develop e-commerce on the Chinese online retailer’s website.


Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?

Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.

Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?

Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.


The China Edit | Big Spenders Pull Back, Rural China, JD.com Wins Investors

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Big Spenders Pull Back, Rural China, JD.com Wins Investors

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


The China Edit | Stock Market Tumble, Yuan Threatens French Luxury, Alibaba Plunge

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Stock Market Tumble, Yuan Threatens French Luxury, Alibaba Plunge

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Alibaba CEO Urges Workers to Ignore Share Plunge, Stay Focused

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s chief executive officer exhorted employees to ignore plunging stock markets after the e-commerce giant’s shares fell below their initial public offering price for the first time.

Alibaba CEO Urges Workers to Ignore Share Plunge, Stay Focused

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s chief executive officer exhorted employees to ignore plunging stock markets after the e-commerce giant’s shares fell below their initial public offering price for the first time.