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Why JD doubles down on direct retail strategy
From delivery funnels to discount stores, JD deepens its direct retail push as profits fall.
Chinese humanoids gain edge in retail, logistics
VLA-powered humanoids and vertical data moats are driving hundreds of commercial deployments, cutting costs and reshaping service work.
China’s quiet retail boom
China’s convenience stores are growing 9.1% YoY—outpacing all retail. Discover how tech, supply chains, and localization are driving a retail…
China’s consumers going premium, personal
Emerging consumer trends in China reveal high-end, digital-driven growth alongside significant structural shifts.
Chagee’s nasdaq debut reshapes china’s tea race
Nasdaq‑listed Chagee parlayed a single‑SKU, franchise‑powered sprint into a US $6 billion market debut, signaling China’s upscale tea boom is primed for…
China's 618 Shopping Festival
A Strategic Guide for Global Business Leaders on China's major shopping campaigns
Double 11 2024: China’s biggest shopping festival shifts focus from discounts to user experience and brand growth
As the clock struck midnight on November 11, China’s Double 11 shopping festival—one of the world’s largest online retail events—came to a close…
Instant Retail: New Battleground for Chinese e-commerce platforms?
In China’s fast-paced lifestyle, consumers are demanding more immediacy and convenience from their shopping experiences.
How a Local Chinese Retailer is Transforming Struggling Supermarkets Nationwide
Pang Dong Lai has emerged as a white knight, transforming struggling retail enterprises seemingly overnight
What’s different in 618 Shopping Festival 2024?
In an aggressive move to streamline operations and enhance consumer experience, China’s leading e-commerce platforms, including Alibaba’s Tmall, Taobao…
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