China Spotlight

The Hot Pot team share key consumer, branding and ecommerce updates from the world’s most dynamic economy

Jonathan Smith 5 January 2022
As we wave off 2021, and welcome in 2022, many of us take the opportunity to...
Insights News View post - Hot Pot’s 2022 Predictions for China
Jonathan Smith 10 December 2021
In January this year, the Economist announced that “retailers everywhere should look at...
Strategy Retail View post - Interview: China’s Changing Fashion Landscape
Jonathan Smith 17 November 2021
Singles' day, 11.11, or “Double 11” originated as a celebration of singledom in China...
News Retail View post - Singles’ Day 2021: expert opinions
Jonathan Smith 1 November 2021
Hot Pot China recently hosted its first offline event since pre-pandemic at the stunning...
Strategy View post - “China Ecommerce: Now & Next” Key Takeaways
Jonathan Smith 13 October 2021
Is VR (virtual reality) marketing heralding a new age of marketing? Flaunting Oculus VR...
Jonathan Smith 6 September 2021
Who says advertising can’t be romantic? The Hot Pot China team, never ones to shy away...
Strategy Beauty Retail View post - QiXi 2021: Valentine’s Campaigns sparking passion
Jonathan Smith 4 February 2021
As we enter the Lunar New Year period, I wanted to share reflections on the last 12...
Strategy News View post - The Ox Brings Opportunity In China
Jonathan Smith 13 May 2020
China’s health & fitness industry has boomed in the last decade, growing at an average...
Fitness & Wellbeing Sports Retail View post - Hot Pot’s Guide to ShiHuo 识货 - China’s app for sport enthusiasts
Jonathan Smith 30 April 2020
While the Chinese consumer is relatively confident and ready to spend, how will weeks of...
Retail View post - 4 Trends Shaping China’s Luxury Market Amid Covid-19