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China

Rethinking China’s Beauty Market

As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.

China

Rethinking China’s Beauty Market

As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.


China

C-Beauty Brands Set Their Sights on Global Success

It was only a few years ago that Chinese beauty brands had trouble convincing consumers at home they were a viable alternative to global giants. Now, having won over their home country, these C-Beauty unicorns are now on the hunt for international sales.

China

C-Beauty Brands Set Their Sights on Global Success

It was only a few years ago that Chinese beauty brands had trouble convincing consumers at home they were a viable alternative to global giants. Now, having won over their home country, these C-Beauty unicorns are now on the hunt for international sales.


Technology

Case Study | Livestreaming: How Brands Can Make It Work

Fashion and beauty companies are betting on livestreaming to engage their communities and generate sales revenue, but the channel remains elusive to many. BoF assesses the prospects and pitfalls of the global livestreaming opportunity to determine how brands can capitalise on this rapidly evolving medium.

Technology

Case Study | Livestreaming: How Brands Can Make It Work

Fashion and beauty companies are betting on livestreaming to engage their communities and generate sales revenue, but the channel remains elusive to many. BoF assesses the prospects and pitfalls of the global livestreaming opportunity to determine how brands can capitalise on this rapidly evolving medium.


China

How 2020 Changed the World’s Biggest Fashion Market

From Covid-19 to trade tensions, read about the forces that shaped China’s fashion, beauty and luxury sectors over the past 12 months and what to expect in 2021.

China

How 2020 Changed the World’s Biggest Fashion Market

From Covid-19 to trade tensions, read about the forces that shaped China’s fashion, beauty and luxury sectors over the past 12 months and what to expect in 2021.


China

Catching the Next Wave of Beauty M&A Targets

If international conglomerates want a piece of China’s domestic beauty brand pie they better move fast. Local rivals are primed for an acquisition spree.

China

Catching the Next Wave of Beauty M&A Targets

If international conglomerates want a piece of China’s domestic beauty brand pie they better move fast. Local rivals are primed for an acquisition spree.


China

China’s Latest Marketing Buzzword Actually Matters. Here’s How to Use It.

Private traffic channels have boosted sales for homegrown brands, but many international players have yet to take the plunge. Here’s what they can learn from the locals.

China

China’s Latest Marketing Buzzword Actually Matters. Here’s How to Use It.

Private traffic channels have boosted sales for homegrown brands, but many international players have yet to take the plunge. Here’s what they can learn from the locals.


China

Expecting Miracles from China’s Retail Market? Don’t.

Despite a stronger recovery than most, China is not immune from the economic pain of the pandemic. Are global brands ready for the challenges that China’s ‘new normal’ will bring?

China

Expecting Miracles from China’s Retail Market? Don’t.

Despite a stronger recovery than most, China is not immune from the economic pain of the pandemic. Are global brands ready for the challenges that China’s ‘new normal’ will bring?


Global Markets

5 Strategies for Chinese Valentine’s Day

Brands are going all out with campaigns aimed at capturing the hearts and wallets of Chinese consumers in the run-up to the annual 520 celebration. Here’s how to cut through all the marketing noise.    

Global Markets

5 Strategies for Chinese Valentine’s Day

Brands are going all out with campaigns aimed at capturing the hearts and wallets of Chinese consumers in the run-up to the annual 520 celebration. Here’s how to cut through all the marketing noise.    


China

Try Virtual Vouchers Instead of Deep Discounting

Global giants like Zara, H&M and Nike are experimenting with virtual vouchers to get people spending again in China. Should other brands follow suit to avoid the potentially harmful practice of deep discounting?

China

Try Virtual Vouchers Instead of Deep Discounting

Global giants like Zara, H&M and Nike are experimenting with virtual vouchers to get people spending again in China. Should other brands follow suit to avoid the potentially harmful practice of deep discounting?


China

Patriotic Consumers Are Changing the Chinese Market. Here’s How.

As nationalism grows in post-pandemic China, global brands must work hard to compete against popular local players and tread even more carefully in the world’s largest fashion market.

China

Patriotic Consumers Are Changing the Chinese Market. Here’s How.

As nationalism grows in post-pandemic China, global brands must work hard to compete against popular local players and tread even more carefully in the world’s largest fashion market.