For evidence of Crocs’ popularity in China, look no further than the brand’s online moniker 洞门, or Dong Men. Meaning cave entrance, it’s an affectionate …
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China’s Zara Tries Going Global in Hopes of Shein-Like Success
Fast-fashion retailer Shein blazed a trail for Chinese companies in the US and European markets. Now, another China-based apparel brand wants to replicate its success. …
Worldview: Why Alibaba’s Jack Ma Met With China’s President
China’s president meets with founders of Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan. President Xi Jinping invited leaders of 31 of the country’s largest tech companies to a …
China’s Luxury Sales Expected to Remain Flat in 2025, Report Says
China’s luxury market declined by 18 to 20 percent in 2024, marking the end of a period of “exponential growth”, with sales expected to remain …
What Users Need to Know About China’s RedNote App
Chinese social media app RedNote has been thrust into the limelight after more than half a million TikTok users recently joined the platform in protest …
China’s Youngor Group Acquires Bonpoint
Chinese conglomerate Youngor Group has acquired French luxury childrenswear label Bonpoint from private investment firm EPI for an undisclosed sum. EPI acquired the brand in …
China’s Booming Grey Markets Add Woes to Luxury Brands
China’s second-hand and grey markets for luxury goods are booming, as price hikes from luxury brands in a weak economy are prompting some shoppers to …
Luxury Shudders as China’s Tech Sector Stumbles
Hello BoF Professionals, welcome to our latest members-only briefing: The Week Ahead. Think of it as your ‘cheat sheet’ to what everyone will be talking …
Worldview: How Accessories Brands Tap China’s Qixi Festival
Accessories brands refine marketing strategies for China’s Qixi Festival. This year’s Qixi Festival, a traditional holiday celebrating romantic love which fell on Aug. 10, …
Nivea Maker Beiersdorf’s Sales Grow Despite China’s Luxury Slowdown
“Our icon Nivea led the way with a double-digit sales increase combined with growth across all key regions and categories. These positive results more than …
How China’s Fashion Industry Leveraged the Olympics
From Christian Dior to Fenty Beauty, fashion and beauty brands from across the globe have gained exposure from the Paris Olympic Games. The marketing value …
Why Luxury Brands Are Investing in China’s Art Scene
In the 13 years since Chanel launched its exhibition at Shanghai’s Museum of Contemporary Art, the French luxury brand has learned a lot about navigating …
Worldview: Brazil’s Magalu Partners With China’s AliExpress
Brazil’s Magalu and China’s AliExpress ink strategic partnership. The two online retail giants have agreed to start selling a “complementary” product assortment on each …
Extended Offers Dampen Excitement for China’s Mid-Year E-Commerce Festival
China’s mid-year e-commerce sales festival failed to stir up a great deal of excitement among shoppers, industry experts said, even as major platforms extended offers …
Worldview: Alibaba’s Earnings Expose China’s Uneven Recovery
China’s Alibaba Group Holdings sees Q4 profits tumble. The country’s largest e-commerce group by market share has reported an 86 percent decline in net …
China’s Q1 GDP Growth Likely to Slow, More Stimulus on the Cards
China’s economy is expected to have slowed in the first quarter as a protracted property downturn and weak private-sector confidence weigh on demand, maintaining pressures …
TikTok’s Parent Company Enters China’s Perfume Market
ByteDance, the parent company of Tiktok and its Chinese version, Douyin, has launched its own fragrance brand. The Emotif line of perfumes, developed by a …
China’s Consumer Slump Claims Another Victim as Shiseido Profit Slides
Shiseido became the latest victim on Friday of a slowing Chinese economy that has battered earnings at many global consumer goods companies, when the Japanese …
China’s Luxury Market Expected to Grow By Mid-Single Digits in 2024
While the Chinese luxury market saw a strong rebound in 2023 following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, it will face a tempered recovery in 2024 …
In China’s Slowing Beauty Market, Big Brand Discounts Won’t Cut It
Expensive beauty hauls are a thing of the past for Evelyn Zhu. The Chinese branding professional says she now only spends on skin care essentials, …