Luxury brands such as Burberry, Gucci, and Armani are selling heavily-reduced products at bulk warehouse Sam's Club - what does it mean for the brands?

China's Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption is a positive for foreign brands in China, but there remain some challenges

Jack Ma launched New Retail with a roar in 2016 starting a scramble for the New Retail crown on both sides of the Pacific. The buzzword has since fizzled out and Alibaba has divested in much of its bricks & mortar retail properties, but the need to rethink retail is more important than ever. Here's why...

Despite being winter, Naimi's novel fried chicken-looking ice creams are flying out of the chiller. Their success provides many valuable lessons for brands selling in China

Xianyu's foray into physical retail illustrates five key lessons for retailers - both online and office - in how to differentiate and engage your target audience

MINISO has launched MINISO LAND, attracting massive crowds. Its first global “IP theme park-style” flagship blends globally- known IPs into an immersive shopping experience.

Social media feeds increasing filled with “rough life” posts, alongside the popularity of more authentic retail spaces are just two examples of how Chinese consumers are seeking more real, less polished marketing

China is experiencing a shift—or even a dilemma—in its bricks-and-mortar retail landscape. While high-end malls are seeing declines, non-standard commercial spaces are on the rise. Among these, Beijing’s THE BOX Youth Energy Center is redefining the offline retail experience by tapping into the spending power of the younger generation.

China's consumer landscape is increasingly divergent. Lower-tier cities are rebounding faster and showing greater resilience than first- and second-tier cities. While large catering businesses struggle, smaller restaurants thrive. How can brands understand these diverging trends and their implications? Read on to find out more.

Beijing's total package for stimulus this year may be its largest yet in nominal terms, but how will it impact the all-important consumption segment?

Zara's pop up in Shanghai's trendy Anfu Lu provides plenty of lessons on marketing and retail for brands in China

Zara's Anfu Lu pop-up store in Shanghai's former French concession is being reinvented every week; here are photos of the first two iterations

Luxury consumer behaviour in China is returning to pre-pandemic traits.

Pangdonglai is rewriting the rules of retail in China, but not through a shiny new tech-based model

Traditional supermarket chains in China are struggling due to the intense competition from e-commerce. As consumer shopping and dining habits shift, these supermarkets are turning to in-store dining areas or large canteens to stay in business.

This summer, many brands have started to introduce ice cup products to attract more consumers.

As offline stores shift back towards offering engaging experiences, foreign brands’ retail spaces have been renovated in Shanghai. Gentle Monster, ARCTERYX and FREITAG are 3 cases you can't miss!

The frenzied opening of Costco's seventh store in China illustrates Chinese consumers' interest in the retailer, but their work remains cut out for them