Alibaba

Which Brands Will Suffer Most in the 'New Cold War' Between China and the US?

3 September 2020 • By Casey Hall

Fashion brands caught in the crossfire are doing what they can to avoid the worst possible outcomes from the escalating US-China conflict but it will be virtually impossible to emerge unscathed.

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Which Brands Will Suffer Most in the 'New Cold War' Between China and the US?

Why Aren’t More Chinese Department Stores Going Bankrupt?

27 August 2020 • By Casey Hall

While consolidation continues in China’s department store sector, the pandemic hasn’t dramatically hastened store closures and bankruptcies the way it has in the US. What’s their secret?

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Why Aren’t More Chinese Department Stores Going Bankrupt?

Retail Prophet

How to Survive the Future of Retail

28 July 2020 • By Doug Stephens

Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.

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How to Survive the Future of Retail

Intelligence

Caught in the Crosshairs of China’s Livestreaming Crackdown

20 July 2020 • By Casey Hall

Tight new restrictions could mean trouble — and relief — for brands who have made livestreaming a key part of their sales strategy. But the Chinese government isn’t the only thing worrying brands about the booming channel.

Intelligence

Caught in the Crosshairs of China’s Livestreaming Crackdown

Ma has cut his stake in the company over the past year to 4.8 percent from 6.2 percent.

News & Analysis

Alibaba's Jack Ma Sells Shares Worth $8.2 Billion

13 July 2020 • By Reuters

Ma has cut his stake in the company over the past year to 4.8 percent from 6.2 percent.

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Alibaba's Jack Ma Sells Shares Worth $8.2 Billion

Power Moves | GQ France Appoints New Editor in Chief, Burberry Hires Ready-To-Wear Lead From Dior

9 July 2020 • By Aminah Khan

This week, former Vogue Paris Deputy Editor Olivier Lalanne joins GQ France, while Adrian Ward-Rees returned to the British label.

This week, former Vogue Paris Deputy Editor Olivier Lalanne joins GQ France, while Adrian Ward-Rees returned to the British label.

Power Moves | GQ France Appoints New Editor in Chief, Burberry Hires Ready-To-Wear Lead From Dior

Luxury Brands Found a Solution for Their Inventory Glut. But Will It Backfire?

9 July 2020 • By Casey Hall

Outlets and off-price retailers in China are seeing business boom as luxury brands pump excess inventory into the country at bargain basement prices. But the pandemic clearance strategy is a double-edged sword.

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Luxury Brands Found a Solution for Their Inventory Glut. But Will It Backfire?

Power Moves | YNAP CEO Joins Giorgio Armani Board, Coty Names New CEO

2 July 2020 • By Aminah Khan

This week Federico Marchetti was appointed non-executive director to the luxury fashion house’s board, while Coty appoints Sue Y. Nabi as its chief executive.

This week Federico Marchetti was appointed non-executive director to the luxury fashion house’s board, while Coty appoints Sue Y. Nabi as its chief executive.

Power Moves | YNAP CEO Joins Giorgio Armani Board, Coty Names New CEO

6 Ways to Boost Sales During the 618 Shopping Festival

18 June 2020 • By Casey Hall

With billions of dollars of merchandise sold by more than one hundred thousand brands, China’s discount-focused shopping festivals are impossible to ignore but difficult to get right. Here are six ways to make them work.

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6 Ways to Boost Sales During the 618 Shopping Festival