【Germany】Why MediaMarkt Became the Target of a Chinese Online Retailer

Editor’s NoteReports indicate that Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is in talks to acquire Germany’s Ceconomy, parent company of the MediaMarkt-Saturn…

【Zhengzhou, H】Financial Times | How China is Dimming the Diamond Industry

Editor’s NoteChina’s cultivated diamond industry is reshaping the global market, achieving in weeks what nature takes eons to create. This report…

Auction Sales Fall 6% in the First Half, Raising Fears of an Art Market Shift

Editor’s NoteAs auction sales decline for a third consecutive year—down 44% from mid-2022—this article explores the paradox of record wealth among…

【China】LV’s ‘Big Ship’ Struggles to Carry LVMH: Performance Decline, Privacy ‘Leaks’, Luxury Giant May Sail into Era of Cost-Effectiveness

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses LVMH’s reported revenue and profit decline in H1 2025, highlighting a contrast between high-profile marketing…

【Tokyo, Japan】Publication of ‘100 Words to Appreciate Jewelry’: A Book to Immerse Yourself in the World of Jewelry and Want to Talk About It

Editor’s NoteThis article announces the upcoming release of “100 Words to Appreciate Jewelry,” the second volume in Shoeisha’s “100 Words” series….

【Nanjing, Jia】Hot Sellers and Cooling Off: The Summer Cold Drink Market Undergoes a Major Reshuffle

Editor’s NoteThe story of Chicecream’s rise and fall serves as a cautionary tale in the competitive consumer market. Its signature high-priced “ice…

【USA】Does the New Certification Stance Affect Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the importance of transparent marketing practices in the jewelry industry. As trade groups have reminded…

【United Kingd】Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital

Editor’s NoteThis analysis uses Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) to evaluate the efficiency of Gem Diamonds. The calculation shows a ROCE of 4.7%,…

【Zhengzhou, H】The Storm of Lab-Grown Diamonds: China Reshapes the Global Diamond Industry Landscape

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights China’s pivotal role in the lab-grown diamond industry, where technological advancements have dramatically…