China

Duty-free sector expands as China targets inbound spending

Locations include airports, seaports and land border crossings.
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LVMH's DFS exits Greater China retail amidst CTG Duty-Free takeover

The deal includes retail stores and brand intellectual property.
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Tiffany & Co. unveils 'bone cuff'-inspired flagship in Beijing

Four-storey glass fins define the flagship designed by MVRDV

Gen Zs in China retreat from Q4 splurging amidst spending slump

Gen Z splurging slid by 14 points as country’s consumers tighten budgets.

China launches probe into food delivery price wars: report

The country’s regulators see excessive competition that can lead to minimised returns.

IKEA to close 7 China stores despite expansion plans

Weak consumer sentiment a key factor in shutdown.

China retail stays tough as price wars, weak demand persist: report

It reported private brand penetration of 4.4% in China across the four categories studied.

China’s FMCG market logs 1.3% growth in Q3 on more O2O purchases

Lower-tier cities factored in about 80% in the market expansion in 2025.

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.

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.