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Jun 19, 2024

Trends from China’s ‘super long’ mid-year shopping festival

This year’s sales period for 618 indicated a slew of new trends, including the proliferation of AI, the cancellation of pre-sales, and the growth of outdoor apparel.

Jun 26, 2021

Could Douyin give Tmall, JD a run for their money?

From flagship stores to payment services, Douyin continues to bolster its ecommerce capabilities. But will this be enough to beat out bigger tech foes?

Dec 17, 2020

‘Problematic’ JD Finance ad causes netizen uproar

JD Finance's promotional film on Douyin mocks a lower-income airline passenger while targeting such consumers for its loan service.

Nov 17, 2020

Has China’s anti-consumerism movement hurt this year’s Singles Day sales?

State media outlets, including Renmin Daily and Xinhua News Agency, have backed an anti-consumerism sentiment that has been growing in China.

Jun 30, 2020

Chinese brands lead Asian charge in BrandZ ranking

Brands from the region account for a quarter of the names on this year's brand-value ranking, including 17 from China.

Jun 27, 2020

Will China’s shopping festivals save the luxury market?

To offset COVID-19 losses, brands joined China’s three-week shopping holiday, 618, including many luxury brands that have long shied away from discounts.