China Spotlight

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

Ecommerce

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...
Beauty Ecommerce China Playbook View post - China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Beauty Market Sees 17% Growth in Early 2025
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
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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Lu Zhao 20 June 2025

Your Ultimate China Ecommerce Calendar: Key Shopping Festivals

Planning your China ecommerce calendar? You’ll want to keep this guide close. In a market that...
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Jonathan Smith 16 May 2025

Why Every Global Brand Should Rethink Its China Strategy – Now

China is hard. That’s the truth too many brands learn too late. It’s not just another big...
Strategy Insights Ecommerce View post - Why Every Global Brand Should Rethink Its China Strategy – Now
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...
Strategy Insights Ecommerce View post - 5 Ways Trade Partners (TPs) Can Boost or Ruin Your Brand in China
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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Douyin China e-commerce
Lu Zhao 20 December 2024

How Douyin Is Reshaping China's Ecommerce Scene and Premium Marketing

Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, has become an unignorable force in ecommerce, challenging...
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