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Why China’s dairy industry slowing down

Why China’s dairy industry slowing down

Economic and demographic forces are amongst the major factors slowing the industry.

Alibaba merges e-commerce units

It will unify the Taobao and Tmall Group with the Alibaba International Digital Commerce (AIDC) Group.

Ferrero takes home FMCG Asia Awards 2024 for upgraded music campaign

Kinder Bueno remixed a popular Douyin song and amplified via social and digital platforms.

Chinese dairy producers target adult nutrition as infant formula demand declines

The baby milk sector in the country is expected to see up to 3% annual decline from 2023 to 2029.

JD Super to launch over 1,000 new int’l brands

80% of Chinese consumers are interested in imported goods.

CDFG and IPPG partner to boost tourism and retail sectors

It is also set to strengthen economic and trade ties between China and Vietnam.

L’occitane launches botanical lab pop-up in Hainan, China

It has four distinct zones, each designed to engage the senses.

Older consumers now a major force in China's online market

Key overlapping consumer preferences include fitness, travel, skincare, and lifestyle products.

GOELIA expands with 9 new store openings in China and Singapore

The brand aims to enhance its global footprint. 

Clarins launches digital travel retail experience in Hainan

It features avatars and interactive content for personalised brand interactions.

Why China’s coffee industry is booming

Chinese coffee chains are rapidly expanding into lower-tier cities, sparking fierce price wars. 

SK-II launches first global travel retail flagship store in Hainan

It features an LXP Experience, an interactive installation highlighting SK-II’s 8X PITERA power.

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces immersive interactive Calibre Wall at new Beijing location

Other highlights of the new boutique include the Personalisation Wall and Atelier d'Antoine.

Starbucks appoints Molly Liu as sole CEO of China operations

She will now take full responsibility for overseeing the company's business in the region.

Italy probes Shein over greenwashing claims

It claims Shein misrepresents sustainability with vague and misleading product statements.

Ingka expands omnichannel strategy with new IKEA store in Shanghai

It integrates digital displays with physical shopping.