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Capital market revival fuels consumer sector growth in China
Capital market revival fuels consumer sector growth in China
Four of the top ten HKEX IPOs in H1 2025 were consumer companies.
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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.
JD Super signs $69.7m deal with Australian beef suppliers
The move aims to cut out intermediaries and reduce prices.
How can retailers win China’s next-gen wellness consumers?
The boundaries between beauty and health are blurring.
JD Food Delivery hires 150,000 full-time riders
It also launched $278m welfare upgrade.
Visa-free access drives retail sales surge in Shanghai
Easier access has led to longer stays and more shopping.
JD.com offers 9% tax refund for overseas shoppers at flagship stores
Minimum spend of $28 in a single store on the same day required.
JD Super expands blueberry supply with Camposol partnership
The blueberries are shipped via a sanitised cold chain from Peru to China.
Marithé + François Girbaud opens first store in Greater China
Three more stores planned in 2025.
Tumi opens first flagship store in China
It introduces a scenario-based display strategy.
Miniso launches first Miniso Space concept in China
It combines retail, exhibitions, and interactive zones.
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