Sports Equipment Distribution in China
How to gain market share with China-adapted distribution strategy How can sports brands optimize distribution in China to gain market share? The sports equipment market in China is booming, and brands and distributors are interdependent. In this piece we evaluate the sports equipment distribution distribution channels in China of market leaders. Lastly, we see how […]
The convenience store market in China
Convenience stores’ sales in China have exceeded 226 billion yuan in 2018, up 19% over last year. The convenience store market in China has grown, and will continue to grow in the near future. [Data Source: China Chain Store & franchise “Annual Sales Revenue of the Convenience Store in China”] Blooming convenience store market in […]
The flower Market in China: How one brand captured the online market
The adornment of flowers is essential in Chinese festivals. During these festivals, copious amounts of flowers cover buildings and streets. Outside of these festivals, flowers are often given as gifts on special occasions. As symbols of love and happiness, flowers are welcomed by everyone. However, few people notice the Chinese flower market or flower suppliers […]
Sam’s Club in China: Case study on successful Digital Marketing
Carrefour SA sold 80% of its operations in June 2019 after more than two decades in China, Tesco Plc folded its business into a joint venture in 2013, and Metro AG sold majority stake in METRO China to Wumart (物美) in Oct. 2019. While many foreign firms complain that China is a difficult market, Walmart-operated […]
Podcast transcript #85: A Hong Kong-based consultancy bringing sustainability in the fashion industry
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Changes in Chinese consumer demand during the Coronavirus
What does China need more of? We observed Chinese consumption during the Coronavirus and witnessed a radical shift from brick and mortar physical services towards online services in China. Given the number of people self-quarantined in their homes, those that frequented physical stores, gyms, and workplaces, are now trying out virtual offerings. Newcomers such as […]
B2C e-commerce in China Overview: E-commerce in China is growing at a rapid pace
The B2C e-commerce market in China has grown from $229.9 billion in 2012 to $1.5 trillion in 2019 and is projected to grow at an annual 13.8% over the next five years, to $2.8 trillion in 2024. Suc industry is still in the growth phase of its economic life cycle, and in 2019, e-commerce made up 36.6% of total retail […]
The meat market in China: Pork making way for the growth of Beef
The meat market in China is the second largest sector in the country’s retail food market, after the fresh vegetables sector. However, it is one of the last to be affected by the development of new retail. Much of the meat sold in retail outlets are sold at traditional wet markets, most of which are in open-air market […]
Daxue Talks transcript #26: the dynamics of Chinese New retail explained in 5 minutes
Find here the Daxue Talks episode 26. Max Peiro tells us about how brands should break silos in the customer journey to offer a real and immersive omnichannel experience. This plays a rising role in the Chinese New Retail, where all brands are developing the greatest innovations to win the race. Full transcript below: Max Peiro: […]
Daxue Talks transcript #25: AI and big data in retail in China
Find here the Daxue Talks episode 25. Learn from Max Peiro how to combine a real in-house capability in China with a tech team and external collaborations. Full transcript below: Max Peiro: My name is Max Peiro. I’m obviously not Chinese. I’m from Barcelona, but I’ve been living for 12 years in Shanghai. And I am the […]
Daxue Talks transcript #24: The 2019 challenges in retail in China
Find here the Daxue Talks episode 24. Learn from Max Peiro the biggest challenges in retail in China traditional brands have faced amd how to overcome these obstacles in 2020. Full transcript below: Max Peiro: My name is Max Peiro. I’m obviously not Chinese. I’m from Barcelona, but I’ve been living for 12 years in Shanghai. And […]
Daxue Talks 26: Why does everyone talk about omnichannel experience in China?
Max Peiro, Daxue Talks’ new guest talks with us about New retail in China in 2019 and how brands try to adjust their strategies to it. As the founder and CEO of Re-Hub, a retail innovation platform based in Shanghai, Peiro brought his expertise about Chinese retail and the need to develop an omnichannel experience […]