From Shenzhen’s first downtown duty-free store to Laopu Gold’s record-breaking growth, this week’s stories highlight how refined retail formats are redefining the future of China’s consumer economy.
Korean streetwear is no longer just a Seoul phenomenon. With first-store launches, omnichannel expansion, and cultural brand equity, labels like emis and Musinsa are reshaping China’s youth fashion landscape.
The Swiss luxury group Richemont beats Q1 2026 expectations with strong jewelry sales, resilient watch performance, and digital innovation—especially in China.
Beauty Shanghai 2025 debuts this October as China’s first premium boutique beauty fair, featuring over 100 brands across skincare, cosmetics and personal care.
An exploration of Atelier Wen’s news collection Ancestra 蛟, where Chinese mythology, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling converge in a quietly powerful reimagining of luxury watchmaking.
Long prized for their rarity, natural diamonds are increasingly seen not just as precious materials but as carriers of cultural memory and emotional meaning shaped by time and human intention.
Once seen purely as functional FMCG products, hair and body care is now rapidly evolving into a new battleground for brand competition and consumer premiumization.
The fiscal 2024 not only underscored the growing maturity and competitiveness of China’s homegrown players, but also revealed deepening fault lines within the sector.