News & Analysis

Students Wear Nike for Luck at China's Life-Changing 'Gaokao' Exams

7 June 2018 • By Reuters

7 June 2018 • By Reuters

A high score is seen as opening the way to a prestigious university and a life of opportunity — and some Western brands recognise the high stakes.

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Students Wear Nike for Luck at China's Life-Changing 'Gaokao' Exams

A high score is seen as opening the way to a prestigious university and a life of opportunity — and some Western brands recognise the high stakes.

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Global Currents

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

14 May 2018 • By Robb Young

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The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.

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Market Pulse

Luxury’s Big Guns Are a’ Blazing

10 May 2018 • By Pierre Mallevays

10 May 2018 • By Pierre Mallevays

LVMH and Kering’s stellar first quarter results had the SLI shooting for the stars this month.

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Luxury’s Big Guns Are a’ Blazing

LVMH and Kering’s stellar first quarter results had the SLI shooting for the stars this month.

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BoF Professional

Bringing Shiseido Back to Life

30 April 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Bringing Shiseido Back to Life

Japanese beauty giant Shiseido is facing competition from younger, buzzier J-Beauty rivals and trying to modernise its approach.

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Market Pulse

Luxury Leapfrogs Trade War Talk

10 April 2018 • By Pierre Mallevays

10 April 2018 • By Pierre Mallevays

Our Savigny Luxury Index bounded ahead this month, uninhibited by threats of tariff hikes.

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Luxury Leapfrogs Trade War Talk

Our Savigny Luxury Index bounded ahead this month, uninhibited by threats of tariff hikes.

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News & Analysis

China Steps Up Policing of Multinationals on Sovereignty Issues

12 January 2018 • By Bloomberg

12 January 2018 • By Bloomberg

China is stepping up its policing of international companies such as Zara, demanding they respect the government’s position on long-standing territorial disputes from Taiwan to Tibet.

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China Steps Up Policing of Multinationals on Sovereignty Issues

China is stepping up its policing of international companies such as Zara, demanding they respect the government’s position on long-standing territorial disputes from Taiwan to Tibet.

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Op Ed

Op-Ed | Watch Out, LVMH and Kering — China Inc. Is Coming

9 January 2018 • By Bloomberg

9 January 2018 • By Bloomberg

As Chinese firm Shandong Ruyi emerges as the leading bidder for Swiss leather-goods maker Bally, the global luxury industry should take notice.

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Op-Ed | Watch Out, LVMH and Kering — China Inc. Is Coming

As Chinese firm Shandong Ruyi emerges as the leading bidder for Swiss leather-goods maker Bally, the global luxury industry should take notice.

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News & Analysis

Saint Laurent Launches on JD.com Luxury Platform, Toplife

8 January 2018 • By Reuters

8 January 2018 • By Reuters

The French brand has joined Rimowa, Emporio Armani and La Perla on the online luxury channel targeting China’s affluent consumers.

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Saint Laurent Launches on JD.com Luxury Platform, Toplife

The French brand has joined Rimowa, Emporio Armani and La Perla on the online luxury channel targeting China’s affluent consumers.

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The China Edit

Keeping Pace With the Changing Chinese Consumer

30 November 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn and Zoe Suen

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Keeping Pace With the Changing Chinese Consumer

In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.

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Global Currents

Cuts to China’s Import Tariffs to Buoy Fashion and Cosmetics

28 November 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

28 November 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.

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Cuts to China’s Import Tariffs to Buoy Fashion and Cosmetics

Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.

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