High-end jeweller Bulgari has apologised after allegedly listing Taiwan as independent from China on an overseas website, sparking a furious response on Chinese social media. …
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Luxury Jeweller Bulgari Comes Under Fire in China
High-end jeweller Bulgari has come under fire on Chinese social media on Tuesday for listing Taiwan as a separate country on an overseas website. Bulgari, …
PDD’s Temu Seeks US-Based Compliance Help Amid Scrutiny of China Goods
E-commerce marketplace Temu is looking to hire a compliance officer based in the US, job ads showed, after lawmakers scrutinised the Chinese company for allegedly …
Shein Seeks to Expand Supply Chain Beyond China
Fast fashion giant Shein will strengthen its presence in Europe and Mexico, including selling more locally made products, in a bid to diversify its China-centric …
Burberry Sales Rise as Shoppers in China Splurge Again
Burberry Group Plc sales jumped as the British fashion company benefited from the strong appetite of Chinese consumers free to spend again after the country’s …
Pinduoduo Owner PDD Moves Headquarters to Ireland From China
PDD Holdings Inc, which owns discount e-commerce platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, has moved its headquarters from China to Ireland, according to recent filings from the …
US Lawmakers Query Nike, Adidas Over Forced Labor in China
US House lawmakers are requesting information from Nike Inc., Adidas AG and at least two other companies on whether they are importing products derived from …
Fan Bingbing Wore Georges Hobeika To The Glass China Gala
Fan Bingbing continues to glow the spotlight while attending the 2023 Glass China Gala on Tuesday (April 11). She arrived wearing a Georges Hobeika colour-block …
It’s Time to Rethink Your China E-Commerce Strategy
It’s been over two years since Chinese authorities suddenly pulled the plug on the public listing for Alibaba-owned Ant Financial in an apparent retaliation to …
W Magazine Announces China Edition Launch
W Magazine is set to debut a new edition of the fashion publication for the Chinese market under a partnership with MC Style Media, the …
Mango Plans US Expansion After China Retreat
Spanish fashion retailer Mango is focusing on US expansion after turning its back on China, chief executive officer Toni Ruiz said. Mango is returning to …
The BoF Podcast: McKinsey’s Kevin Sneader on the China Opportunity
OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom — “The urbanisation of China is only just underway,” says Kevin Sneader, global managing partner at McKinsey & Company. This statement may …
The BoF Podcast: Moda Operandi’s Ganesh Srivats and Lauren Santo Domingo on Their China Expansion Plans
SHANGHAI, China — As a junior editor at Vogue, Lauren Santo Domingo had privileged, front-row access to the the epicentre of the fashion world. But …
China Warns Waning Global Demand Is Top Threat to Trade
Overseas demand for goods from China is weakening as the global economy slows, warned a senior Chinese commerce ministry official, though the country still expects …
Sequoia Capital China Bets on Contemporary Norwegian Label Holzweiler
Contemporary Norwegian label Holzweiler has built a dedicated fan-base for its well-constructed basics with a Scandi-chic edge. Now, it’s eyeing global expansion with the backing …
Manolo Blahnik Wins Long-Running Trademark Dispute in China
The conclusion of a 22-year legal battle opens the way for the British brand to trade across the country for the first time since 1999 …
Inditex Shutters Bershka, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius Businesses in China
The Spanish retail giant will end the e-commerce operations of its Bershka, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius brands in China this month. Inditex announced last …
MyTheresa Eyes China Expansion With New China, Asia Pacific President
The luxury e-commerce giant has appointed Steven Xu as president of China and Asia Pacific. In the newly created role, Xu will be responsible for …
Forever 21 Takes Third Crack at China With New Bricks and Mortar Store
American fast fashion retailer Forever 21 is making its third tilt at the China market, with plans to open a physical store in the country …
Case Study: How Dior Plugged Into Digital China
China’s reputation as a land of superlatives precedes it. At this stage in its development, few would argue that what is now the world’s largest …