China Paradigm 114: Bridging Chinese suppliers, brands and consumers to make sustainability core product feature
Matthieu David interviews Hong Zheng Founder of Adventi Communication and GREENEXT. Founded in 2004 Adventi Communication was engaged in communications for luxury fashion brands, helping international labels develop marketing strategies in China. Throughout the company’s years of activity, the theme of sustainable fashion has become a center of focus and that’s why the GREEBEXT project […]
The complete guide to Clothes Distribution in China
Clothes distribution in China is shifting from offline to online. Online platforms are increasingly sophisticated, and brands must evaluate which platforms have the highest return on investment. Luxury, fast fashion, foreign and domestic brands all have unique needs which can be met by different distribution channels. Despite consumers turning more to online channels, offline channels […]
Wool market in China sources domestically during Australia’s drought
From 2016, China replaced Australia to become the biggest supplier of wool materials. However China still imports Australian wool due to the high market demand and policy changes. As the world’s main supplier of wool, the wool output accounts for more than one-third of the global total, of which merino wool amounts to more than […]
Burberry in China: Sales increasing faster than any other region
Burberry Group Plc is a British luxury fashion house that distributes clothing, fashion accessories and licensing fragrances. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks in China. Burberry is most famous for its iconic trench coat, which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry. The company has flagship stores and franchises around the world, […]
The guide to a successful pop-up store in China
Pop-up stores in China A pop-up store is a short-term, temporary retail space that brands occupy. Regardless of whether the brands previously adopt a physical presence or not, it can be used for sales promotion purposes or for simply building connection with their existing and potential customers. Pop-up stores are usually designed or decorated creatively […]
China Paradigm transcript #96: The reality of brand building in China’s golf industry
Find here the China paradigm episode 96. In this interview, with Guillaume Sergent, founder and CEO at Ailion Golf, you will discover the paradox of China’s golf industry and what it takes to develop a French golf brand in China. Full transcript below: Hello everyone. This is China Paradigm, where we, Daxue Consulting interview season […]
The Chinese luxury market after COVID-19 survives through online channels
This decade, the Chinese luxury market growth was around 6% per year. However, it is now weakened by the coronavirus. The pandemic affects both demand and offer of the luxury industry. Some recent changes of the industry as digitalization help it to hold market share. Still, the important growth might come to an end. Is […]
Longines in China: the top watch brand in the middle kingdom
The Swiss watch industry represents 50% of the global watch industry. However, Switzerland only produces 2.5% of the global quantity of watches. What causes such an imbalance? The country is the home of luxury watchmaking experts. Some of the finest timepieces are produced there. According to Mazars reports, the Chinese luxury watch market is growing […]
Calvin Klein in China
Introduction of Calvin Klein Calvin Klein (abbreviation: CK), is an American fashion brand, founded in 1968. It was named after the founder, designer Calvin Klein. Calvin Klein is one of the largest designer brands in the United States. Its new product designs are endless, and the momentum of Calvin Klein in China is strong. Their […]
Cartier in China: The king of jewelers
“Jeweler to kings, king of jewelers” said King Edouard VII about Cartier. The jewelry and watchmaking House is prestigious for its finest quality. Since 1847, the brand is developing some of the most prestigious jewellery in the world. With time, their brand expanded; now including watches, pens and other luxury goods. In 1992, Cartier started […]
L’Oréal in China: 23 successful brands and 6 marketing methods
L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetic company, entered China’s market in 1997. Since then, L’Oréal in China has expanded and become one of the nation’s most loved and purchased luxury cosmetic brands, with China its second largest market in the world. “I believe that one day China will become the No.1 country in the world in terms of […]
Swarovski in China
As a family-owned business, Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski. Today, the Swarovski Crystal Business (producing branded crystal jewelry and accessories) is a leading jewelry brand in China and around the world. It has a global reach of approximately 3,000 stores in around 170 countries, more than 29,000 employees, and a revenue of […]