K11, the world's first “art mall” and the brainchild of the Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, has invested in artificial intelligence company ObEN, with a view to bring immersive experiences to retail.
K11, the world's first “art mall” and the brainchild of the Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, has invested in artificial intelligence company ObEN, with a view to bring immersive experiences to retail.
As Chinese firm Shandong Ruyi emerges as the leading bidder for Swiss leather-goods maker Bally, the global luxury industry should take notice.
As Chinese firm Shandong Ruyi emerges as the leading bidder for Swiss leather-goods maker Bally, the global luxury industry should take notice.
The French brand has joined Rimowa, Emporio Armani and La Perla on the online luxury channel targeting China’s affluent consumers.
The French brand has joined Rimowa, Emporio Armani and La Perla on the online luxury channel targeting China’s affluent consumers.
The JD.com founder and chief executive talks to BoF about the rapidly changing tastes and preferences of Chinese fashion and luxury consumers.
The JD.com founder and chief executive talks to BoF about the rapidly changing tastes and preferences of Chinese fashion and luxury consumers.
In 2018, Asian players will assert their power and leadership even more through pioneering innovations, global-scale investment and expansion.
In 2018, Asian players will assert their power and leadership even more through pioneering innovations, global-scale investment and expansion.
The deal represents a major alliance in China's e-commerce market, where competition for retail brands between JD.com and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has grown increasingly fierce.
The deal represents a major alliance in China's e-commerce market, where competition for retail brands between JD.com and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has grown increasingly fierce.
The deal sets up a clash with arch-rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in physical retail.
The deal sets up a clash with arch-rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in physical retail.
The global trading and sourcing group is selling off its sweater, furniture and beauty product verticals in order to further simplify its business.
The global trading and sourcing group is selling off its sweater, furniture and beauty product verticals in order to further simplify its business.
Chinese reality shows are becoming a powerful platform for brands like Victoria’s Secret. But the market has its challenges.
Chinese reality shows are becoming a powerful platform for brands like Victoria’s Secret. But the market has its challenges.
The Chinese e-commerce giant is in talks to become the largest backer of facial recognition startup SenseTime, with an investment worth 1.5 billion yuan.
The Chinese e-commerce giant is in talks to become the largest backer of facial recognition startup SenseTime, with an investment worth 1.5 billion yuan.
In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.
In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.
Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.
Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.
The ultra-fast fashion retailer plans to invest over $1.45 billion into intelligent supply chain systems in Southern China in a bid to reinforce ties with Beijing as it deals with mounting challenges.
China will provide nearly $9 billion to subsidise its consumer goods trade-in drive next year, extending a stimulus program aimed at shoring up domestic demand and countering external headwinds.
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. shares rose as much as 28 percent in Hong Kong and Hainan Haiqi Transportation Group Co. surged by the 10 percent daily limit on the mainland.
The country's luxury market declined by 18 to 20 percent in 2024 but should move out of negative territory this year, according to consultancy Bain and Company’s latest report.
The Shanghai-listed company, which shares an owner with Lanvin Group, may seek to raise more than $300 million in an offering, Bloomberg reported citing unnamed sources.
The country's commerce ministry said it plans to summon the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner in the near future, without elaborating on its allegations.
Shoppers visiting Hainan, known for its glitzy seafront hotels and sandy beaches, spent 30.94 billion yuan ($4.24 billion) on duty-free goods in 2024, local customs data showed on Thursday, falling 29.3 percent from a year earlier.