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China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

31 July 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.

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How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy

21 July 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

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How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy

WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.

Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021

27 June 2017 • By Megan Doyle

27 June 2017 • By Megan Doyle

This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.

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Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021

This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.

Global Currents

WeChat Stores Are China’s Latest Luxury Craze

5 June 2017 • By Gemma A. Williams

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WeChat Stores Are China’s Latest Luxury Craze

Brands like Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger are now selling directly to Chinese consumers via WeChat.

Op-Ed | Famous Faces Rule China’s Activewear Market

21 January 2017 • By Brian Buchwald and Andrew Roth

21 January 2017 • By Brian Buchwald and Andrew Roth

In a market where a diminutive fencer can outshine a basketball giant, not all athletes, celebrities and influencers are created equal.

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Op-Ed | Famous Faces Rule China’s Activewear Market

In a market where a diminutive fencer can outshine a basketball giant, not all athletes, celebrities and influencers are created equal.

Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything

3 January 2017 • By Helena Pike

3 January 2017 • By Helena Pike

This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.

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Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything

This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.

The China Edit | Weak Demand for Prada, Bricks to Clicks, Watches Wane in Hong Kong

30 August 2016 • By Kate Abnett

30 August 2016 • By Kate Abnett

This week, Prada's sales dipped on weak demand in China, and luxury brands must move online to cater to their Chinese consumers.

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The China Edit | Weak Demand for Prada, Bricks to Clicks, Watches Wane in Hong Kong

This week, Prada's sales dipped on weak demand in China, and luxury brands must move online to cater to their Chinese consumers.

Global Currents

Will Digital Media Break China’s Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?

18 August 2016 • By Enrique Menendez

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Will Digital Media Break China’s Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?

The rise of digital platforms is unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media in China, challenging the dominance of legacy media players.

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

9 August 2016 • By Helena Pike

9 August 2016 • By Helena Pike

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.

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Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.

The China Edit | Watson Expansion, Sharing Economy, Understanding WeChat

15 December 2015 • By Kate Abnett

15 December 2015 • By Kate Abnett

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

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The China Edit | Watson Expansion, Sharing Economy, Understanding WeChat

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.