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kailas chinese outdoor brand case study
Adam Sandzer 17 December 2025

Case Study: Kailas | The Chinese Outdoor Brand Surpassing Arc’teryx

Kailas, a premium Chinese outdoor brand, is becoming one of the fastest-growing players in China’s outdoor apparel market. In 2025, it is increasingly seen as a domestic alternative to Arc’teryx, with strong traction...
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Lu Zhao 27 January 2026

China Playbook Unlocked: Can ‘To Be Hero X’ Propel China’s Soft Power?

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Lu Zhao 16 January 2026

Case Study: Campari Group | How to Build a Cognac Strategy Across Asia

Building a successful Cognac strategy across Asia requires a multi-phased insight and...
Strategy Insights View post - Case Study: Campari Group | How to Build a Cognac Strategy Across Asia
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Jonathan Smith 13 January 2026

China Playbook Unlocked: Lululemon’s China Campaign Embraces Failure

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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kailas chinese outdoor brand case study
Adam Sandzer 17 December 2025

Case Study: Kailas | The Chinese Outdoor Brand Surpassing Arc’teryx

Kailas, a premium Chinese outdoor brand, is becoming one of the fastest-growing players in...
Insights Outdoor Ecommerce View post - Case Study: Kailas | The Chinese Outdoor Brand Surpassing Arc’teryx
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Jonathan Smith 5 December 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: How Art Elevates Luxury Storytelling in China

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Fan Tu-Cerny 13 November 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: How SoYoung Clinic Reframes Light Aesthetics

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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China Playbook 28 October 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Navigating China’s Evolving Retail Landscape

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
Strategy Retail China Playbook View post - China Playbook Unlocked: Navigating China’s Evolving Retail Landscape
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Jonathan Smith 15 October 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: On Running Campaign Softens Up Shanghai

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Jonathan Smith 30 September 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Gucci Exhibits Its Iconic Bamboo Bags in Shanghai

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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