On September 28, U.S. performance apparel brand Vuori announced its plans to expand into three new Asian markets, following its successful entry into Australia and other global markets earlier this ye…
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10 major channels influencing Asia’s luxury shopper in 2022
The way Asian shoppers are influenced when making luxury purchases in 2022 has transitioned from more traditional channels to digital marketing methods. According to Bluebell’s Asia Lifestyle Consumer…
Reopening of Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex
In news that China Duty Free Group and its brand partners had been desperately hoping for, the retailer reopened the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex and CDF Mall in Haitang Bay.…
60 million fans welcomed Li Jiaqi’s first livestream in 3 months
On September 20, Li Jiaqi hosted his first live broadcast on Taobao Live after three inactive months. The livestream had over 150,000 views in just 10 minutes, climbing to 22 million views after one h…
Michael Jordan’s WatchBox debuts in China
American pre-owned luxury watch platform WatchBox announced the appointment of Andy Zhang as the CEO of WatchBox China. As the former director of Phillips Watches in China and Business Development �…
How did elaborate mooncake packaging become a problem in China?
It is undeniable that the packaging of Chinese products are more elaborate compared to similar products in Western countries. In some cases, consumers have to unwrap four or five layers of intricate w…
Alexander Wang receives new funding from two Chinese investors
Alexander Wang has sold minority stakes to two Chinese investors: Youngor Group and Challenjers Capital. These investments mark Alexander Wang’s first outside investment, an important step for his fam…
L’Oréal Group invests in Chinese perfume brand Documents
China’s fragrance market has long been dominated by international brands such as Chanel and Dior. As young consumers become more interested in domestic brands and unique scents, niche Chinese fragranc…
Blancpain takes first Hainan steps with new boutique at CDF Mall
Swatch Group-owned luxury watch house Blancpain has partnered with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) to open a standalone boutique at the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haitang Bay. The …
Top trends & categories in the Food & Beverage market in Mainland China
Chinese consumers are increasingly looking for new experiences and flavours when it comes to the Food & Beverage market. As a result, brand loyalty to food brands has dropped, and new product dev…