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Report: Male Shoppers, Second-tier City Gen Zers to Drive China Fragrance Sales in 2025
According to a recent report by Eternal Beauty and Deloitte, China's fragrance market will reach around 34…
Ami Paris Appoints Zhou Yiran Its Latest Global Ambassador
The rising actor and singer is the Parisian brand's first global face from China.
The U.S.-China Cotton Supply Chain Continues to ‘Decouple’
Shipments of U.S. cotton to China plummeted by 90 percent in the first half of the year, data shows.
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OOCL Warns US Port Fee Impact ‘Relatively Large’ as Cosco Looks Beyond Trans-Pacific Trade
The trans-Pacific trade lane generated 29 percent of container shipping revenue for Cosco and OOCL in the…
Barclays: Inside China’s Changing Appetite for Luxury Goods
In a recent report, Barclays noted "a lack of strong acceleration" at Hermès and positive feedbacks for…
What to Watch: The Trade Policy Tango
Under President Donald Trump, there are still plenty of tariff question marks as the industry heads toward…
Tariff Ticker: Treasury Sec. ‘Confident’ Supreme Court Will Uphold Trump Tariffs, BRICS Members Convene in China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration will push forward its tariff agenda as it heads to…
Brands Retool Qixi Strategy Amid China Slowdown
Brands are becoming more selective about which milestones they prioritize, observed Max Peiro, founder of…
EXCLUSIVE: Zhang Ruonan Is Givenchy’s New Brand Ambassador in China
The Chinese actress warmed hearts with roles in the movie "Cry Me a Sad River" and the series "The First…
EXCLUSIVE: Valentino and C-pop Icon Jolin Cai Celebrate Qixi With ‘Pillow’ Music Video
The video features 10 looks from Valentino's fall 2025 collection.
Nike Debuts Nature-inspired Collaboration With Chinese Designer Susan Fang
The collection features a Dunk model with jacquard uppers and embroidered florals, as well as a V2K iteration…
Mexico Suspends Package Deliveries to US, Prepares to Raise Tariffs on China
Mexico has become the latest country to suspend shipments to the United States market as the de minimis…
Brunello Cucinelli Reports Strong First-half 2025 Results, Highlights Exclusivity
In an interview, the entrepreneur said the growth was driven by the company's commitment to craftsmanship…
Tariff Ticker: Trump Threatens 200% Duties on China and Higher Tariffs for Furniture
The Trump administration's tariff policies remain consistently in flux.