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.
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.