Adidas in China: Winning back consumers through its “In China, For China” strategy

In 2024, Adidas boasted net sales of EUR 3.5 billion in Greater China, a 10% YoY growth (currency-neutral) – a rebound following an alarming 36% YoY revenue drop in 2022. Accounting for around 15% of Adidas’s global revenue, the Chinese market is the third largest after Europe and North America and remains crucial to its […]
The athleisure market in China: opportunities in an increasingly active country

Athleisure is a fusion of fashion and athletic apparel, fit for a wide variety of occasions, such as at work, school, socializing, and of course, a variety of workouts. People dressing in athleisure clothes often present an active healthy lifestyle, 35.1% of individuals opted for regular exercise as their means of maintaining health in 2022. Download […]
The linguistics of naming a brand in Chinese

Foreign brand names in China Translating Western Brands in China With the unprecedented economic growth that has characterised China in the last decades, more and more foreign companies, especially luxury brands, see an opportunity to enter the Chinese market. The trending expansion towards the East has become a sort of new frontier for high-end manufacturers […]
How to choose the right distribution channel in China: Chinese online marketplaces vs. Your own E-Commerce Website | Daxue Consulting

With more than 610 million digital consumers, China is currently the world’s leading e-commerce market. With such potential, it is not surprising that China has become the new goldmine for all online retailers, local or international. However, selling its products to Chinese consumers requires some adjustments and a specific marketing strategy for cross-border e-commerce in […]
Fashion and Fitness: Licensed sports merchandise market in China 2019 | Daxue Consulting

Licensed sports merchandise market in China in 2019. With a growing interest in sports, health, and fitness, and a keen eye for fashion, Chinese society has demonstrated a high demand for sports merchandise in the recent Chinese market. Licensed sports apparel, footwear, and other sporting goods have been on the rise since the Reform and […]
Leisure Market In China: a changing Lifestyle

The following is a research on the leisure market in China. Economic development and social evolution have led to leisure activities becoming the necessities. The “need to escape” is enjoyed in different ways across cultures and is closely related to daily lifestyles, working life, and cultural patterns. As the Chinese society has experienced great changes over […]