From soda to tea to alcohol, how ready-to-drink (RTD) brands compete in China’s expanding market
Main segmentations of Ready-to-drink (often known as RTD) in China market include alcoholic RTD and non-alcoholic RTD. Alcoholic RTD, mainly alcopops, refers to certain flavored alcoholic beverages with relatively low alcohol content. Non-alcoholic RTD comprises many different types such as RTD coffee, RTD tea, soft drink, juice, energy drinks and dairy-based drinks. According to the […]
The most popular international actors in China on social networks
Who are the most popular international actors in China? While the movie industry is more and more directing and adapting its content to the Chinese market, who are the most popular celebrities to endorse brands and movies in China? Daxue Consulting realized a research on Baidu Index to know who are the most popular international […]
The success of Taobao on the Chinese Internet
How have Taobao on the Chinese internet evolved compared with its Western counterparts? In many ways, the Great Firewall has allowed China to develop unique applications, and not equivalent versions, of the biggest online platforms the West enjoys. Just as Baidu (百度) is not China’s Google, nor is Tencent (腾讯) China’s Facebook, their similarities are […]
The Success Of Online selling in China
Nowadays, Online selling in China is booming and it is becoming increasingly popular for people to do some online shopping. They surf on taobao.com and jd.com instead of amazon.com or eBay.com. In fact, eBay has attempted to convert some Chinese consumers but it still has a relatively low impact. Chinese sellers and buyers both prefer […]
Branding Strategy: Fast Fashion in China
Fast Fashion in China refers to low to middle-cost clothing brands which focus on supplying their clients with fast changing collections that reproduce the current fashion trends seen on each season’s international designer shows. Fast fashion in China has strong attractiveness for young citizens The appeal of fast fashion in China is undeniable for the […]
Outdoor Equipment Market in China – Speeding Up
Outdoor equipment retailers in China have seen a significant growth in these last few years. As the Chinese are getting more aware of the importance of a healthy body, practicing sports outdoors is becoming increasingly popular. Before 1990, outdoor equipment retailers didn’t really exist in China, but last year the total sales for retail outdoor […]
Daxue FAQ – CRE Selling its Retail Unit
China Resources Enterprise (CRE) sold its retail unit back in April to focus on beer production. What drove the decision and how is the retail sector in China currently coping? In answer to your first questions, it’s a relatively simple case of Chinese Resources Enterprises focusing on what can turn a profit and handing off […]
Resources Lists for TMall and Taobao Stores
Resources Lists for TMall and Taobao Stores Tmall and Taobao stores are crucial keys to the Chinese market for international brands. Alibaba platforms offer great resources for your market entry, but also for market analysis, some for free and some charged. Here is an overview of resources lists for Tmall and Taobao stores. 1. Resources […]
Suning Appliance Company Limited
Suning Appliance Company Limited is bar far one of the leaders in its sector Rapidly growing Chinese economy with spectacular yearly 9% growth rate gave rise to many retail shop chains, which emerged over the last decade. Nowadays, retail in China plays crucial role in economy with a lot of businesses being involved in commerce. […]
Running equipment in China
Running equipment in China Overview of China’s sportswear market China’s sportswear market has expanded rapidly in recent years, particularly so for footwear like cross-training shoes and apparel products. Since cross training shoes are very multi-functional and can be worn for a wide variety of sports such as walking, running, tennis and basketball, they become the […]
How to Develop a Brand in China
How to Develop a Brand in China Not too long ago was it that there were only few “global” brands. But now the barriers to international trade have lowered, and more and more small and medium-sized businesses can see “compete on an international scale” as a realistic goal – and achieve international success. So, you […]
China cosmetic market
China cosmetic market Beauty market is booming in China China cosmetic market growth has been accelerating for the past few years with increasing demand for high-quality foreign cosmetics. Retail sales in the industry has been increasing over previous years, doubling from RMB88.9 billion in 2010 to RMB162.5 billion in 2013. Skin-care and make-up products are […]