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Jonathan Smith 16 May 2025

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

Jonathan Smith 22 April 2025

The global fitness and athleisure market is dynamic, but one region stands out as a beacon of...

Fitness & Wellbeing Insights Sports & Outdoor View post - Why China is the Best Long-Term Bet for Fitness Brands

Adam Sandzer 14 April 2025

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

Adam Sandzer 24 January 2025

Coupons? Pay Later? Chinese ecommerce platforms have been encouraging customers to make...

Insights Ecommerce View post - The Hidden Costs of China's Ecommerce Boom: Cancellations and Returns

Adam Sandzer 7 November 2024

Double 11 always brings a sense of nostalgia for me personally. I recall vividly the...

Lu Zhao 31 October 2024

Boosted by health awareness, increased outdoor interest, and governmental support post-Covid,...

Fitness & Wellbeing Fashion Insights Athleisure View post - From Sweatpants to Sweaters: Analysing China’s Athleisure Wear Boom

Lu Zhao 2 October 2024

As winter approaches, aurora-seeking Chinese tourists are expected to flock to...

Lu Zhao 19 September 2024

Chinese young consumers are increasingly seeking new ways to relax, such as foot...

Strategy Insights View post - Stress Relief Meets Hair Care: Why Head Spas Are the Latest Obsession in China

Lu Zhao 12 September 2024

Chinese social media platform Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu 小红书) recently released data...

Strategy Insights View post - Top 5 Search Trends First Half of 2024 on Chinese Social Media