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The China Edit | Louis Vuitton, Vanity Spending, House of Fraser

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Louis Vuitton store, Shanghai.
Louis Vuitton store, Shanghai. (Shutterstock)
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  • Kate Abnett

"Louis Vuitton's Brand Fades in China" (The Financial Times)
"Group experiences brand fade as consumers in higher-tier cities increasingly shun its products."

"China Is the World's Fastest-Growing Market for "Vanity" Spending" (Quartz)
"China is the fastest growing market for the consumption of self-indulgent goods and services aimed at enhancing one's appearance or status."

"House of Fraser to Open Shops in China" (The Telegraph)
"House of Fraser to expand into China after takeover and record sales fuel expansion plans."

"JD.Com Rises to Record as Chinese E-Commerce Stocks Gain in U.S.(Bloomberg)
"JD.com jumped to a record as Chinese e-commerce companies advanced in New York amid speculation they'll continue to benefit from growth in online sales in the country."

"China Targets Online Shopping in the Gray Zone" (Caixin Online)
"Officials want to thwart tax and tariff evaders whose businesses involve buying foreign goods through the Internet."

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