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Older consumers now a major force in China's online market

Key overlapping consumer preferences include fitness, travel, skincare, and lifestyle products.

Older consumers now a major force in China's online market

Key overlapping consumer preferences include fitness, travel, skincare, and lifestyle products.

GOELIA expands with 9 new store openings in China and Singapore

The brand aims to enhance its global footprint. 

Clarins launches digital travel retail experience in Hainan

It features avatars and interactive content for personalised brand interactions.

Why China’s coffee industry is booming

Chinese coffee chains are rapidly expanding into lower-tier cities, sparking fierce price wars. 

SK-II launches first global travel retail flagship store in Hainan

It features an LXP Experience, an interactive installation highlighting SK-II’s 8X PITERA power.

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces immersive interactive Calibre Wall at new Beijing location

Other highlights of the new boutique include the Personalisation Wall and Atelier d'Antoine.

Starbucks appoints Molly Liu as sole CEO of China operations

She will now take full responsibility for overseeing the company's business in the region.

Italy probes Shein over greenwashing claims

It claims Shein misrepresents sustainability with vague and misleading product statements.

Ingka expands omnichannel strategy with new IKEA store in Shanghai

It integrates digital displays with physical shopping.

China to probe Calvin Klein owner over suspected Xinjiang cotton boycott

The ministry said that the firm is "unjustly boycotting" Xinjiang products "without a factual basis."

MINISO to buy nearly 30% stake in China’s Yonghui

This acquisition will make MINISO the largest single shareholder of Yonghui.

How Chengdu achieved a 276% surge in cross-border e-commerce

Nationwide, over 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities are in operation.

JD.com and British Fashion Council partner to boost fashion brands in China

It aims to help British and global fashion brands navigate the Chinese market. 

JD Super announces $1.41b investment to boost brand partners

It will focus on agricultural producers and new product launches.

Charles & Keith launches flagship store in Chengdu, China

This is the largest amongst the brand’s global locations.

Balenciaga launches flagship store on JD.com

Balenciaga joins other Kering brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent on JD.com.

JD.com invests $141m to establish JD Fashion platform

It will allow thousands of brands to launch new fashion products at the same time on JD’s marketplace.