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This Decade in China: Part One

12 December 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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This Decade in China: Part One

BoF looks back at the trends that have shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape over the past ten years, from the rise of WeChat to a series of cultural missteps by Western labels.

Case Study: How Dior Plugged Into Digital China

9 December 2019 • By Casey Hall

Case Study: How Dior Plugged Into Digital China

In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.

How to Win China’s Future Cities

5 December 2019 • By Zoe Suen

How to Win China’s Future Cities

At BoF’s annual VOICES gathering, Fosun Fashion Group Chairman Joann Cheng urged global brands to look beyond China’s usual urban markets.

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Brands Press Play on China's Streaming Opportunity

28 November 2019 • By Casey Hall and Zoe Suen

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Brands Press Play on China's Streaming Opportunity

Competition among China’s television streaming services is driving a content war, with local celebrities in the front line and global brands wondering how to leverage iQiyi, Tencent Video and Youku.

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Amazon Will Reportedly Sell On China's Pinduoduo Marketplace

24 November 2019 • By Reuters

24 November 2019 • By Reuters

Amazon is now evolving its China strategy after shutterng its own online store in the country in July.

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Amazon Will Reportedly Sell On China's Pinduoduo Marketplace

Amazon is now evolving its China strategy after shutterng its own online store in the country in July.

Getting to Grips with China’s Streetwear Market

22 November 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Getting to Grips with China’s Streetwear Market

The founder of Chinese media, e-commerce and event platform Yoho! breaks down China’s fast-changing youth culture.

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Chinese Megabrands Join LVMH, Kering and Inditex in Elite Ranking

21 November 2019 • By Casey Hall

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Chinese Megabrands Join LVMH, Kering and Inditex in Elite Ranking

Two of three new entrants to an exclusive club of 20 high performing fashion companies are Chinese, according to the 2020 edition of The State of Fashion report released today by BoF and McKinsey. How did Anta and HLA do it?

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Burberry’s China Conundrum

14 November 2019 • By Sarah Shannon

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Burberry’s China Conundrum

Burberry is writing down the value of its Hong Kong stores as clashes between police and pro-democracy protestors devastate the city's retail sector. Chief Executive Mario Gobbetti told BoF he sees little chance of a rebound in the near future.

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How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World

10 November 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World

This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.

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Attention Luxury Companies, Chinese Spending May Be Slowing Down

9 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

9 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

'More muted' demand from affluent Chinese customers may lower the growth prospects of luxury companies, said Bernstein analyst Luca Solca.

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Attention Luxury Companies, Chinese Spending May Be Slowing Down

'More muted' demand from affluent Chinese customers may lower the growth prospects of luxury companies, said Bernstein analyst Luca Solca.