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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...
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China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Beauty Market Sees 17% Growth in Early 2025
Adam Sandzer 16 September 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Beauty Market Sees 17% Growth in Early 2025

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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china outdoor apparel market
Adam Sandzer 9 September 2025

China’s Outdoor Apparel Market: A Deep Dive into Unprecedented Growth

The outdoor apparel sector in China is experiencing explosive growth, outpacing even more...
Fitness & Wellbeing Sports & Outdoor Ecommerce View post - China’s Outdoor Apparel Market: A Deep Dive into Unprecedented Growth
Adam Sandzer 13 August 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Big Bet on the Great Outdoors

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
Fitness & Wellbeing Sports & Outdoor China Playbook View post - China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Big Bet on the Great Outdoors
china sports footwear market
Adam Sandzer 1 July 2025

China's Sports Footwear Market: 3 Must-Know Trends for Every Brand

China's sports footwear market is a thriving $9.7 billion category that grew 16% in 2024...
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china trade partners tps
Adam Sandzer 14 April 2025

5 Ways Trade Partners (TPs) Can Boost or Ruin Your Brand in China

For global brands entering the Chinese market, working with a trade partner (TP) is often a...
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athleisure china 2025
Adam Sandzer 14 March 2025

What’s Next for Athleisure? Key Trends to Watch in 2025

Athleisure continues to thrive in China, blending fashion, function and everyday comfort. In...
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china e-commerce warehouse
Adam Sandzer 24 January 2025

The Hidden Costs of China's Ecommerce Boom: Cancellations and Returns

Coupons? Pay Later? Chinese ecommerce platforms have been encouraging customers to make...
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taobao double 11 shopping festival
Adam Sandzer 7 November 2024

What Brands Can Expect from China’s Double 11 Shopping Festival 2024

Double 11 always brings a sense of nostalgia for me personally. I recall vividly the...
Insights View post - What Brands Can Expect from China’s Double 11 Shopping Festival 2024
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