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Claudia Masüger on the Chinese Wine Market: Bring your Riesling to Hotpot 

When talking about the Chinese wine market, most Westerners think of baijiu, a strong alcoholic beverage made from grain. But.

by Liu Sha, Deng Yuanyuan | Jan. 23 2018

How MINISO Became a Mega-Success

Miniso co-founder Ye Guofu takes us inside his emerging retail empire.

by Tom Nunlist | May. 31 2017

China Retail, Retold

At the enormous Pacific Department Store on Shanghai’s Huaihai Road, barriers block the street entrances and windows are shuttered.

by Helen Roxburgh | May. 29 2017

Will e-Commerce Replace Brick-and-Mortar Stores?

After incredible growth in recent years, e-commerce in China seems to be slowing down. One reason behind this is.

by Deng Yuanyuan | Feb. 27 2017

Uniqlo in China: New Threads

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo has quickly found huge popularity in China based on an ethos of high quality at affordable.

by Helen Roxburgh | Jan. 19 2016

Is Under Armour the Underdog in the Chinese Sportswear Market?

An underdog in an industry dominated by giants, sportswear brand Under Armour recently pulled off a growth miracle by increasing.

by Major | Oct. 14 2015

The Future of Retail in China is Both Online and Offline

Alibaba’s investment in Suning is a signal that companies in retail in China need a multichannel strategy: embracing both.

by Chen Xinlei | Aug. 21 2015

Zeynep Ton: Pay Employees More, Get More

A Q&A with Zeynep Ton, author of The Good Jobs Strategy, on how four retailers make more money by.

by Bennett Voyles | Aug. 3 2015

Taobao and Tmall are Built as “Mono-Category Worlds”

Miko Wormuth, CEO of TWICE Fashion Accessories, on what it takes to build a business from scratch in China and.

by Li Hui | Jul. 21 2015

The Subscription Economy: Mastering the New Subscription Model

The success of businesses in the new subscription economy needs more sophistication, nuance and responsiveness.

by Bennett Voyles | Jun. 18 2015

The Subscription Economy: Why Subscriptions are More Popular than Ever

Subscription businesses date back to at least the 17th century. And today, quite suddenly, the subscription economy is back in.

by Bennett Voyles | Jun. 17 2015

Ghost Malls in China: Where Have all the Shoppers Gone?

With the rise of e-commerce and more discerning consumers, the recent growth of malls in China risks becoming redundant.

by Helen Roxburgh | Jun. 9 2015

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