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Beyond Romance: 3 Strategies Luxury Brands Use to Win China’s Qixi Festival

As Qixi Festival evolves, luxury brands are shifting beyond romance. Here are 3 smart strategies to resonate with Chinese consumers in 2025.

August 29, 2025

Shenzhen Duty-Free Bets, Domestic Champions, and Sports as China’s Growth Engines

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.

August 27, 2025

The Rise of Korean Streetwear Brands in China: From Seoul to Shanghai

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.

August 25, 2025

Richemont Earnings in Q1 Offers a Glimmer of Hope amid Luxury Market Slowdown

The Swiss luxury group Richemont beats Q1 2026 expectations with strong jewelry sales, resilient watch performance, and digital innovation—especially in China.

August 21, 2025

Chinese Beauty Brands Surge as Japanese Giants Retreat

China’s consumer industries are once again demonstrating how fast competitive dynamics can shift — with beauty at the center of this week’s realignment. Local players are surging, Japanese incumbents are dealing with headwinds.

August 19, 2025

Beauty Shanghai 2025: China’s First Premium Boutique Beauty Fair

Beauty Shanghai 2025 debuts this October as China’s first premium boutique beauty fair, featuring over 100 brands across skincare, cosmetics and personal care.

August 19, 2025

From Kering’s Profit Slump to Hang Lung’s Quiet Confidence —Luxury’s Uneven Reality

As global luxury groups confront falling sales in China, local real estate giants, homegrown beauty brands, and targeted celebrity campaigns reveal where the market’s next wave of growth may be hiding.

August 4, 2025