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This year’s growth is the slowest China has seen since 2009, when there was a 13.8 percent gain over the…
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Luxe Brands Embrace Chinese Celebrities
This new breed of celebrity brand ambassador may be the key to success within the Chinese market.
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Lafayette 148 Expands in China
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The previously booming beauty market has become a victim of the country’s slowing economy.
Building an Accessory Brand From China
A few expatriate designers are taking a different approach — coming from the U.S. and Europe to launch their…