Report Overview
Feb
2024
Re-mapping Luxury: Looking for the Next Luxury Destinations
Examines the potential of various Chinese cities as future luxury hubs post-COVID. It analyzes economic growth, job creation, population dynamics, luxury market readiness, and emerging luxury hotspots with significant potential for attracting high-end consumers and talent.
Dec
2023
The New Dynamic of Chinese Brands in Luxury
In-depth analysis of Chinese luxury brands that are increasingly capturing the market due to enhanced quality, changing consumer attitudes, and industry-driven risk mitigation strategies. It also examines the evolving landscape for foreign brands, the factors contributing to the success of Chinese brands, and emphasizing niche brands as a gateway for new Chinese luxury entrants.
Sep
2023
China Luxury Industry Mid-year Market Outlook and Consumer Perspectives
Outlook on China's luxury industry, highlighting new dynamics in the market due to macroeconomic challenges, evolving consumer behavior, and a changing luxury consumption landscape. It discusses the impact of these factors on the luxury market, including consumption patterns, the rise of domestic luxury consumption, and the implications for luxury brands operating in China.
Aug
2023
Luxury Opportunities at GBA Post-Covid
Post-COVID luxury market opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), analyzing the economic and demographic factors influencing luxury consumption across major cities like Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.
Feb
2023
The Evolving Digital Platforms in China
China's digital platforms offer diverse opportunities and challenges for luxury brands. Platforms like WeChat and RED show strong commercial potential for hard luxury, while social platforms like Douyin and Poizon provide significant engagement opportunities with younger demographics. Brands need to leverage innovative tools such as mini programs, AR try-ons, and exclusive product launches to maintain a consistent and differentiated presence. Additionally, strategic focus on core values and consumer experience will be crucial in navigating the digital landscape and driving sustainable growth.
Aug
2022
Luxury Market in Vietnam
Highlights Vietnam's fast-growing luxury market, fueled by an expanding middle class, favorable policies, and diverse young consumer tastes. It stresses the significance of offline retail and key digital channels like Facebook and Zalo. It also examines the competitive landscape, focusing on distributor-operated markets and brand engagement through events and pop-up stores.
Mar
2022
Diversification of E-commerce Platforms
Talks through the luxury e-commerce landscape in China with various e-commerce platforms deep diving. It also concludes on an implication to the maisons
Jan
2022
Luxury “Beyond Digital”
What are trends of digitalization or metaverse which is able to provide unique memories and connections with consumers while conveying our values and heritage to the audience at any time and place.
Jul
2021
Duty Free Development in China
Explores China's growing duty-free market, driven by favorable policies and key players like CDFG and Alibaba, with Hainan as a major shopping destination.
Jun
2021
A Deep-dive into Douyin's Interest-based E-commerce
It underscores the platform's potential for luxury brands, driven by its massive user base and effective content-centric operations. Douyin's ability to connect personalized product content with user interests through robust algorithms is key to activating consumer needs and driving sales.
Mar
2021
Asian Luxury Retail Landscape for Chinese Consumers
Highlights the shift to domestic and online luxury consumption in China, with a focus on duty-free shopping and emerging markets.
Aug
2020
Communication Strategy for Luxury Brands in China
For luxury brands, preserving brand heritage while innovating with local collaborations is essential. Localizing content and building emotional connections with Chinese consumers through 'Chinese interpretations' and community building are crucial. Brands must be present in consumer-frequented channels, and digitalizing offline spaces to blend online and offline experiences is vital, leveraging China's advanced digital landscape.
Aug
2020
Travel Recovery in China
What communication strategy should brand leverage on to communicate better with their target audiences. Additionally, explore niche platforms like Tmall, Douyin, and Bilibili with customized content.
Jun
2020
The Boom of 2nd-hand Luxury Market in China
Recovery of domestic travel in China post-Covid-19, with new travel patterns such as high-end customization and shorter lead times. Hainan has emerged as a key luxury shopping destination due to favorable duty-free policies. Brands are encouraged to leverage digital strategies and collaborate with travel platforms to capture data and engage with domestic travelers.
Apr
2020
Luxury E-commerce - Tmall Luxury Pavillion Deep-dive
Outlines the growth of the second-hand luxury market in China, driven by economic conditions and changing consumer mindsets favoring sustainability and affordability. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, with live streaming becoming a significant sales channel. Key players in the market are leveraging digital innovations and authentication technologies to build trust and expand their customer base
Feb
2020
Offline Retail in the Midst of Covid-19 Epidemic
The need for luxury brands to embrace Chinese e-commerce to connect with Chinese consumers. It outlines the benefits and limitations of Alibaba's ecosystem and provides strategies for leveraging online platforms to enhance brand awareness, engagement, and sales.
Jan
2020
The Rejuvenation of Chinese Luxury Brands
Impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on offline retail, highlighting the shift towards online platforms and the rise of new opportunities such as remote work solutions, cloud shopping, and virtual experiences. It underscores how brands are adapting to the crisis by leveraging digital channels to maintain consumer engagement and drive sales
Jan
2020
Luxury in Greater Bay Area
Impact of socio-political events on the luxury market in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), highlighting shifts in consumer behavior, tourism, and industry strategies due to protests and economic changes.
Aug
2019
Travel Retail Strategy Targeting Chinese Consumers
Travel retail strategy targeting Chinese consumers, highlighting the significant growth in China's outbound travel market and the emerging middle class's impact on the travel and luxury goods industries.
Jul
2019
Chinese Shoppers in Hong Kong
Challenges and trends affecting Chinese shoppers in Hong Kong, including political unrest, changing consumer behaviors, and the impact of e-commerce laws, which have led to a decline in Hong Kong's retail market and its status as a top shopping destination.
May
2019
Culture Patrimony in China
Resurgence of Chinese cultural heritage among the younger generation in China, driven by the 'China Dream' policy, and how this trend is influencing their lifestyle, creative expression, and consumption behavior.
Apr
2019
Chinese Travelers' Duty Free Shopping
Analysis of the trends and behaviors of Chinese outbound tourists, highlighting their shift towards experiential travel and digitalization, with a significant increase in the use of mobile payments.
May
2019
2nd-hand Luxury Market in China
In-depth analysis of the gaming industry in China, covering its historical roots, the evolution through various digital eras along with brand collaborations and the preferences of Chinese gamers.
Jan
2019
Gaming in China
Overview of China's second-hand luxury market, highlighting its significant growth from 9.8 billion RMB in 2017 to an estimated 38.8 billion RMB by 2023
Oct
2018
Going Local in China
How trend of international brands, particularly in the luxury, FMCG, and hotel sectors, evolving their marketing strategies in China to become more localized and sophisticated.
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