China
First stand-alone Hermès store in Beijing showcases craft and culture
First stand-alone Hermès store in Beijing showcases craft and culture
The design draws inspiration from the nearby Forbidden City
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Overseas markets are becoming key to growth rather than peripheral add-ons.
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Starbucks eyes 20,000 China stores as Boyu Capital takes majority stake
Starbucks retains 40% ownership and continues to own and license its brand.
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Misto Holdings drives Korean fashion growth across Greater China
Over 100 stores planned in Greater China by mid-2026.
PDD profit sinks 12% in 2025 despite strong revenue
It was dragged by a significant surge in operating expenses and cost of revenues.
Boucheron opens first flagship in China’s Shanghai
It is the brand’s third flagship worldwide.
Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Net income for the quarter was $2,235m.
Lanvin Group names new St. John Knits CEO
The move signals focus on strengthening retail and commercial operations.
China launches new online retail sales indicator
Total online sales now reported higher due to added services.
Dingdong leadership shifts as founder exits
Liang has served as Chairman of the Board and CEO since 2017.
China expands cross-customs return policy for e-commerce exports
Returns can go through any customs port from 1 April.
Authentic Brands Group appoints NewRee as Reebok partner in Greater China
The partnership covers Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
JD.com retail drives growth through offline expansion and services
JD Retail posted fourth-quarter operating income of $1.4b.
IKEA China cuts wait times with self-driving vehicles in Hefei
Customer pick-up wait times cut from six hours to two hours.
Tourism surge and specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
However, mass-market malls saw traffic down 3.9% YoY.
New ACG store in Beijing marks Nike’s return to outdoor performance
ACG relaunch focuses on trail running, hiking, and outdoor performance gear.
China’s luxury market stabilises after sharp 2024 drop
Kearney reported China luxury market down 3–5% in 2025 with early recovery emerging.
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