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Tissot and Longines Sell Well, Robust Demand for Mid-Priced Brands in China

Swatch Group, the world’s biggest watchmaker, sees double-digit sales growth, powered by its mid-priced brands, in China this year. The company grew by 12.2 percent (currency co...

Niche Luxury Brands Moving In On China

20 May 2013
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Some big-name luxury brands may be down, but others — niche luxury brands — are on the way up in China. Red flags went up when Louis Vuitton sales started to lag. Howe...

Luxury Brands Bank on Art Sponsorships to Boost Sales in China

17 May 2013
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Luxury brands like Bottega Veneta believe that philanthropy translates into good publicity in China, especially when art and culture are involved, says Live Trading News. Recently...

alice + olivia Embarks on Greater China Expansion with First Store in Hong Kong

16 May 2013
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alice + olivia, the line of fun, flirty women’s wear favored by Gwenyth Paltrow and Drew Barrymore, is set to open its first standalone store in Hong Kong’s International Fina...

Chinese Love Giving French Luxury Brands As Gifts

15 May 2013
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The Hurun Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2013 found that French luxury brands are still the most popular among gift-givers, reports China Daily. The top three brands for women’s...

Chinese Tourism Climbs As More From Smaller Cities Go Abroad

14 May 2013
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“Outbound tourism is no longer a privilege of the rich,” said researcher Jiang Yiyi. The Chinese Outbound Tourism Development 2013 report, released by the China Touris...

Asia’s New Affinity for Cheap Chic

13 May 2013
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Asia has surpassed the US to become the world’s biggest retailing market, offering $3.8 trillion in sales in 2011, or 41% of the global pie. Within this feverishly expanding ind...