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Lu Zhao 1 July 2024
During our team’s recent retail immersion in Shanghai, we noticed that the Italian...
Strategy Fashion Insights View post - Why Quiet Luxury Continues to Thrive in China?
Lu Zhao 26 June 2024
The Chinese outdoor wear market is vast and fiercely competitive. Success requires...
Strategy Insights Sports & Outdoor View post - 5 Must-Know Chinese Outdoor Wear Brands
Jonathan Smith 19 January 2022
UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL During last year’s Singles’ Day, beauty brands came out on...
Strategy Beauty Insights View post - 5 Beauty Brands That Could Improve In China
Pippa Ebel 5 January 2022
In this article, Hot Pot strategist Pippa Ebel delves deeper into China’s bike industry...
Strategy Sports Insights View post - Understanding China’s Bike Boom
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
Adam Sandzer 7 December 2021
“Look beyond the numbers” Alibaba urged in the wake of this year’s Singles Day event, in...
Strategy View post - China Market Entry: Behind the Headline Numbers
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
Adam Sandzer 12 October 2021
For any business hoping to “do” e-commerce in China, understanding the TP ecosystem is...
Strategy Retail View post - Mastering ecommerce partner (TP) Selection & Setup in China
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