China

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.

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.

Pandora, Amazon shut down China-based counterfeit jewellery network

In 2024, Pandora removed 500,000 fake online listings.

Authentic Brands Group opens APAC headquarters in Shanghai

The new office spans nearly 2,000 square meter.

Chinese consumers shift to cautious spending as growth slows

Annual consumption growth is expected to reach 2.3% in 2025.