China Market

【Shanghai, Ch】Power Brief | Valentino Collaborates with Jolin Tsai on ‘Co-creation’ MV; Van Cleef & Arpels Pop-up Experience Space Lands in Shanghai; Tmall Luxury Creates Qixi Limited-time Floral Café

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the successful collaboration between Valentino and its brand ambassador, Jolin Tsai, for the Qixi Festival. The…

【Beijing, Chi】Pinduoduo Flooded with ‘Low-Priced Diamonds’: The Dilemma of the Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Behind ‘Fake Diamonds + Fake Certificates’

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the growing market for lab-grown diamonds on Chinese e-commerce platforms, where prices can fall below 100 yuan….

【China】Global Deletion! Swatch Issues Apology, First-Half Performance in Chinese Market Suffers ‘Waterloo’

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a recent advertising controversy involving Swatch Group. The company has issued an apology in response to public…

【Switzerland】Business News: Richemont and Swatch Group’s Financial Results Reveal the Current State of the Swiss Watch Industry

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Editor’s NoteThis week’s financial reports from Richemont and the Swatch Group reveal significant headwinds for the Swiss watch industry, with…

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

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

【Biel, Switze】Weighed Down by Weakness in China, Swatch Group Identifies First Signs of Improvement

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Editor’s NoteSwatch Group’s first-half 2025 results reveal a significant downturn, with revenue falling 11.2% and net profit plummeting 88%. The…

【China】Lululemon’s Rival Sweaty Betty’s China Business Acquired by Baozun

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Editor’s NoteThis acquisition by Baozun, a major player in Chinese e-commerce solutions, marks a significant strategic shift for UK activewear brand…

【China】How Much Is a Diamond Bought for 2850 Yuan in 1997 Worth Now?

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Editor’s NoteWhile the broader diamond market faces significant price volatility and a sustained downturn, this analysis highlights a notable…

【France】Is There a Limit to Luxury Brands’ ‘Price Hikes’? — Signs of Strain in Chanel’s Growth Strategy Revealed in 2024 Financial Results

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Editor’s NoteThis analysis examines the shifting dynamics in the luxury sector, where the traditional strategy of raising prices is being challenged…