Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
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China
China’s Shoppers Are Buying Luxury Again
Results from companies including L’Oréal, LVMH and Ralph Lauren, along with industry data, suggest affluent consumers are starting to spend more again, helped in part by a Chinese equities rally boosting wealth and sentiment.
China’s Shoppers Are Buying Luxury Again
Results from companies including L’Oréal, LVMH and Ralph Lauren, along with industry data, suggest affluent consumers are starting to spend more again, helped in part by a Chinese equities rally boosting wealth and sentiment.
Global Markets
Why China’s Gold Jewellers Are the Envy of Global Brands
With soaring profits and rapidly expanding store networks, ‘heritage-gold’ jewellery brands like Laopu Gold and Lao Feng Xiang are red-hot in China’s otherwise tepid luxury market.
Why China’s Gold Jewellers Are the Envy of Global Brands
With soaring profits and rapidly expanding store networks, ‘heritage-gold’ jewellery brands like Laopu Gold and Lao Feng Xiang are red-hot in China’s otherwise tepid luxury market.
China
Case Study | The Playbook for Succeeding in China’s New Reality
Once fashion’s most reliable growth engine, the Chinese market is shifting as consumer spending cools and shoppers with more choice than ever gravitate toward savvy domestic brands. Opportunities for international players are still plentiful, but the old formula for succeeding in China is no longer relevant. Brands need a new game plan to stand out.
Case Study | The Playbook for Succeeding in China’s New Reality
Once fashion’s most reliable growth engine, the Chinese market is shifting as consumer spending cools and shoppers with more choice than ever gravitate toward savvy domestic brands. Opportunities for international players are still plentiful, but the old formula for succeeding in China is no longer relevant. Brands need a new game plan to stand out.
China
Instagram-Like Xiaohongshu Makes Inroads with E-Commerce Sales
The platform has long been one of China’s most important marketing tools, but until now has struggled to become a sales engine for brands.
Instagram-Like Xiaohongshu Makes Inroads with E-Commerce Sales
The platform has long been one of China’s most important marketing tools, but until now has struggled to become a sales engine for brands.
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China
How Chinese Designers Are Building Global Businesses
A new generation of Chinese fashion designers are extending their international footprints beyond western markets, tapping sourcing hubs in India and Turkey and retailers from Dubai to Mexico.
How Chinese Designers Are Building Global Businesses
A new generation of Chinese fashion designers are extending their international footprints beyond western markets, tapping sourcing hubs in India and Turkey and retailers from Dubai to Mexico.
Global Markets
How China’s Fashion Industry Is Leveraging the Olympics
From sportswear giants Anta and Peak to cosmetic brands Maogeping and Chando, Chinese companies placed their marketing bets on team uniforms, athlete endorsements and themed products.
How China’s Fashion Industry Is Leveraging the Olympics
From sportswear giants Anta and Peak to cosmetic brands Maogeping and Chando, Chinese companies placed their marketing bets on team uniforms, athlete endorsements and themed products.
China
Nike Bets Its China Comeback on Michael Jordan’s New $1,000 High-Tops
The sportswear giant is betting on Jordan brand’s latest ‘World of Flight’ retail concept in Beijing to kickstart sales in the region, amid increasing competition from home grown players Anta and Li-Ning.
Nike Bets Its China Comeback on Michael Jordan’s New $1,000 High-Tops
The sportswear giant is betting on Jordan brand’s latest ‘World of Flight’ retail concept in Beijing to kickstart sales in the region, amid increasing competition from home grown players Anta and Li-Ning.
China
Where to Engage Shoppers This Chinese New Year
While travel to Europe remains muted, Chinese shoppers are flocking to Singapore, Thailand and other Southeast Asian destinations where fashion retailers are hoping Lunar New Year marketing investments will pay off.
Where to Engage Shoppers This Chinese New Year
While travel to Europe remains muted, Chinese shoppers are flocking to Singapore, Thailand and other Southeast Asian destinations where fashion retailers are hoping Lunar New Year marketing investments will pay off.
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China
China’s Luxury Market Set for Moderate Growth
Despite the country’s protracted property crisis, deflationary pressures and other economic headwinds, its domestic luxury market is expected to grow 4 to 6 percent in 2024, outpacing both Europe and the US.
China’s Luxury Market Set for Moderate Growth
Despite the country’s protracted property crisis, deflationary pressures and other economic headwinds, its domestic luxury market is expected to grow 4 to 6 percent in 2024, outpacing both Europe and the US.
Retail
‘Daigou’ Goes Corporate as Retailers Seek New Ways to Reach Chinese Shoppers
Wholesalers and online platforms like Dewu have taken a larger share of China’s growing grey-market for luxury goods — formerly dominated by individual sellers.
‘Daigou’ Goes Corporate as Retailers Seek New Ways to Reach Chinese Shoppers
Wholesalers and online platforms like Dewu have taken a larger share of China’s growing grey-market for luxury goods — formerly dominated by individual sellers.
China
Redrawing China’s Fashion Retail Map
Brands looking to invest in new developments and rapidly changing shopping districts across China’s major cities are scrutinising locations harder than before the economic slowdown.
Redrawing China’s Fashion Retail Map
Brands looking to invest in new developments and rapidly changing shopping districts across China’s major cities are scrutinising locations harder than before the economic slowdown.
Global Markets
Worldview: Why China’s E-Commerce Giants Withheld Singles’ Day Results
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Russian diamonds, Botswana’s gem trading investment and India’s Diwali fashion ads.
Worldview: Why China’s E-Commerce Giants Withheld Singles’ Day Results
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Russian diamonds, Botswana’s gem trading investment and India’s Diwali fashion ads.
The News in Brief
The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees
Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
Richemont Promotes Johann Rupert’s Son in Succession Plan
The Swiss luxury group appointed Anton Rupert, 39, as non-executive co-deputy chairman in charge of creative and commercial direction, signaling a long-awaited succession plan for founder Johann Rupert is underway.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Nike Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Backed by Norway Wealth Fund
The proposal urged more transparency about the company’s climate goals, including the disclosure of details on how the sportswear maker intends to achieve emissions-reduction targets.
Report: CVC Explores $2 Billion Sale of Dr Teal’s Parent Company
Talks for a potential sale of Arthea, formerly known as PDC Brands, are at an early stage in a busy year for personal care mergers and acquisitions.