In the first half of 2019, four major retail startups — Casper, Rent the Runway, Glossier, and Away— have become “unicorns,” companies with a valuation of at least $1 billion.…
China to account for more than half of luxury growth by 2025
Chinese luxury spending is expected to double to 1.2 trillion renminbi by 2025, delivering 65 percent of growth in the market globally, according to a recent study.…
Why has Zara changed its logo?
Its previously spread-out letters are now overlapping, featuring the four-letter brand in a more tightly keened design.…
The rise of malls: the changing retail landscape in China
Have you ever thought about how many stores open and close in China every day?…
China has big plans for Fitness
China is in the midst of a five-year fitness plan outlined by the government that would, if successful, will see the nation spending 1.5 trillion yuan ($225 billion) on sports and fitness by 2020, wit…
PODCAST #1 : Alex Misseri on e-commerce
Retail in Asia has invited Alex Misseri, Head of Digital Transformation and Revenues at Bluebell, to share his views on the current status of e-commerce in Asia.…
What to learn from China’s Singles’ Day?
Discover the 3 key lessons to be learned from this year’s Singles’ Day.…
Solving the stocking dilemma
Stock control and inventory management issues are big challenges retailers must face and overcome to grow their brands.…
Who is Hong Kong’s new luxury shopper?
Hong Kong has been a mecca for luxury shoppers but to its citizens, luxury is not a one-off, aspirational purchase but an innate part of their lifestyle.…
China’s 300-billion Daigou business: What’s next after the government crackdown?
As aftershocks of the clampdown on Daigous continue to reverberate through the luxury shopping community in China, e-commerce platforms are rising to fill the gap.…