Consumer and technological trends in China
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November 27, 2021 5:20 AM
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Robo-taxis to start driving on public roads in Beijing

Robo-taxis to start driving on public roads in Beijing | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Two companies were granted the first licenses from Beijing regulators to start open-road autonomous commercial driving operations in a part of the city ..."

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November 23, 2021 10:40 AM
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Is luxury rental a boom or bust economy in China?

Is luxury rental a boom or bust economy in China? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The rise of the sharing economy for rented fashion is a recent phenomenon with significant market potential. But how can brands approach this trend?  ..."

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November 16, 2021 12:33 PM
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China population: rural families unwilling, unable to have more children faced with ‘life of inferiority’

China population: rural families unwilling, unable to have more children faced with ‘life of inferiority’ | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"In the past, a higher fertility rate in China’s rural areas compensated for a low rate in its cities – but demographers say that is no longer the case ..."

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November 11, 2021 11:27 PM
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11.11 Sales: Alibaba posts record sales for Singles Day, but growth is slowing

11.11 Sales: Alibaba posts record sales for Singles Day, but growth is slowing | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba reported another year of record sales figures for Singles Day, the world's largest annual shopping event ..."

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November 11, 2021 12:23 AM
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Can C-beauty brands cultivate loyal consumers?

Can C-beauty brands cultivate loyal consumers? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"C-beauty brands are sliding down the ranks at China’s shopping festivals, and most have a lack of user stickiness to blame. How can they survive? ..."

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November 8, 2021 3:14 AM
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Luxury brands like Burberry and Coach are cashing in on Singles' Day shopping in China by creating limited edition NFTs for the event

Luxury brands like Burberry and Coach are cashing in on Singles' Day shopping in China by creating limited edition NFTs for the event | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Luxury brands are creating limited edition NFTs for Alibaba's Singles' Day sale event.
Brands participating include British label Burberry, US..."

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November 7, 2021 12:35 PM
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How Gucci establishes long-term relationships with Chinese celebrities

How Gucci establishes long-term relationships with Chinese celebrities | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Jing Daily looks at how Gucci builds long-term relationships with Chinese celebrities and collaborates with them to create engaging content ..."

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November 6, 2021 12:31 PM
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With Kris Wu and other idols tainted, what’s luxury’s next China strategy?

With Kris Wu and other idols tainted, what’s luxury’s next China strategy? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Top-tier idols were powerful marketing tools in China until scandal struck. So what are some smart future strategies for luxury houses? ..."

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November 1, 2021 4:48 AM
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Why elderly content is trending in China

Why elderly content is trending in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"For this year’s Double Ninth Festival on October 14, a clear trend had many brands showcasing how their products could directly benefit aging consumers ..."

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October 21, 2021 3:44 AM
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Will this KOL scandal derail Rolls-Royce?

Will this KOL scandal derail Rolls-Royce? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A misstep in China is never welcome. Reaction to Rolls-Royce’s casting of a lowbrow celebrity couple might derail its China offensive ..."

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October 13, 2021 5:57 AM
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Startups are offering basketball and umbrella sharing in China

Startups are offering basketball and umbrella sharing in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The sharing economy in China is expected to grow 40 percent this year ..."

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September 7, 2021 4:44 AM
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China's Weibo suspends BTS, Blackpink, and EXO fan accounts - The New York Times

China's Weibo suspends BTS, Blackpink, and EXO fan accounts - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Weibo accused one account devoted to a BTS member of illegal fund-raising amid a crackdown on 22 pages ..."

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August 25, 2021 3:34 AM
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Anta versus Adidas: Will the Chinese sportswear brand win?

Anta versus Adidas: Will the Chinese sportswear brand win? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese sportswear brand Anta is on track to overtake Adidas in market value. How did it manage to rival more renowned brands? ..."

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November 25, 2021 5:27 AM
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Western luxury brands are entering a risky pact with China’s influencers

Western luxury brands are entering a risky pact with China’s influencers | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has been going through a massive retail row in China after two leading social media influencers sold large quantities of the company’s beauty face masks to cons…."

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November 18, 2021 9:45 AM
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Increasing number of young Chinese advocate buying less and saving more, upon reflection of consumerism and material desire - Global Times

Increasing number of young Chinese advocate buying less and saving more, upon reflection of consumerism and material desire - Global Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Unlike millions, Fan Jiahui had nothing to do with this year’s Double 11 shopping festival. The 23-year-old only bought some sanitary pads during this biggest online sales event, and that was because she had happened to run out of ones bought earlier ..."

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November 13, 2021 1:05 AM
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Tapping into China’s luxury decluttering movement

Tapping into China’s luxury decluttering movement | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"For the Chinese, constantly shopping has its downsides: specifically, more cluttered and crowded homes. Enter the professional organizer ..."

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November 11, 2021 1:25 PM
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Money-saving tips from a Chinese millennial who owns two properties

Money-saving tips from a Chinese millennial who owns two properties | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A video from influencer Wang Shenai, who pushes the limits of frugality, is being hotly debated in China, as some people wonder if it is worthwhile, or possible, to emulate her lifestyle ..."

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November 10, 2021 10:48 AM
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Top executive: China has become Swarovski's biggest market - China.org.cn

Top executive: China has become Swarovski's biggest market - China.org.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a big blow to Swarovski's business in retail stores. However, thanks to China's effective control measures, as well as its robust support for enterprises, the rebound has been strong ..."

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November 7, 2021 11:31 PM
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Seven segments shaping China’s consumption landscape | McKinsey

Seven segments shaping China’s consumption landscape | McKinsey | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China offers a $5 trillion consumption growth opportunity over the next decade ..."

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November 7, 2021 1:18 AM
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Battle the algorithms: China's delivery riders on the edge

Battle the algorithms: China's delivery riders on the edge | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The nation's competitive app-based services have expanded into nearly every aspect of modern life, with digital-savvy consumers used to instantaneous service and fast delivery due to a ready flow of cheap labor ..."

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November 4, 2021 10:21 AM
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Alibaba launches 'metaverse' for China's Black Friday

Alibaba launches 'metaverse' for China's Black Friday | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba has released what it purports to be a metaverse, just in time for China’s biggest shopping event, Singles’ Day. It’s called “Metaverse Art ..."

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October 24, 2021 3:38 AM
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Undercover influencers test the patience of China’s censors

Undercover influencers test the patience of China’s censors | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"While many Chinese KOLs are resisting the urge to show off, others are evading censors by shoehorning luxury items into seemingly unassuming content ..."

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October 13, 2021 6:31 AM
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Children and young gamers in China rent adult accounts to play video games due to new restrictions

Children and young gamers in China rent adult accounts to play video games due to new restrictions | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Renting your video game account to a young gamer seems like a lucrative and harmless business, but those who bypass the new restrictions imposed in China already have legal problems..."

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September 27, 2021 2:03 PM
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Does swapping celebrities damage your brand?

Does swapping celebrities damage your brand? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Luxury names lean heavily on celebrities in China, so does it matter when they need to cut ties with a big name and drop in another? ..."

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August 28, 2021 4:44 AM
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China’s celebrity culture is raucous. The authorities want to change that. - The New York Times

China’s celebrity culture is raucous. The authorities want to change that. - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The Communist Party has declared war on idol worship, part of a broader crackdown on what it sees as toxic celebrity culture that is poisoning the minds of the country’s youth ..."

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