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L’Oreal takes minority stake in Chinese skincare brand Lan
L’Oreal takes minority stake in Chinese skincare brand Lan
The investment follows the group’s purchase of a 6.67% stake in Chando for $62m.
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What’s driving Chinese brands to double down on Southeast Asia?
Culturally sensitive categories, particularly food and beverages, remain challenging for Chinese entrants.
Starbucks, Boyu Capital form JV to operate China stores
The deal is expected to close in Q2 FY2026, pending regulatory approval.
Smaller cities in China drive consumption for the foodservice sector
The sector’s value jumped to $385b in the first half of the year
Tumi expands flagship stores in Greater China
Another round of flagships is planned for Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.
JD.com delivers over 30,000 iPhone 17 units within hours of launch
About 10,000 stores supported same-day delivery in 80% of counties.
Yum China to buy back additional $270m in stock
It expects to return around $1.5b to shareholders in 2025.
JD.com expands Ecuadorian rose imports to strengthen supply chain
JD Flowers aims to sell over 100 million flowers by 2025.
China’s Gen Z drives shift to emotional, sustainable spending
This is driving growth for brands like Pop Mart and Lululemon.
Capital market revival fuels consumer sector growth in China
Four of the top ten HKEX IPOs in H1 2025 were consumer companies.
Ingka Group invests in China’s Re-mall
The funding will expand recycling capacity and support new product development.
IKEA launches official flagship store on JD.com
The store features 6,500 products in 168 categories.
Italy fines Shein $1.15m for 'misleading green claims'
Green claims were false or vague.
JD.com launches $5.25-per-share takeover bid for Germany's Ceconomy
57.1% of shares have already been committed.
Starbucks China launches new tech initiative to cut emissions, boost sustainability
It will now have digital oversight of emissions across its value chain.
Chinese brands surge in Southeast Asia amidst fierce competition
Skincare brands from China grew 115% CAGR from 2019–2024.
JD.com unveils ’10 Billion Growth Plan’ to bring 1,000 global brands to China
It aims to help brands achieve a combined sales increase of $1.39b.
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