Event Presentation | April 27, 2019 Premium New Retail Era—What’s New in China and the US (Hong Kong Trade Development Council)This presentation discusses new developments in retail in China and in the US. Read More
Event Coverage | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Lululemon Analyst Day 2019: Plans to Quadruple International Revenue and Double Men’s and Digital Business by 2023Lululemon’s investor day focused on innovative products, omni experience, and market expansion. It expects men’s and digital business will double by 2023 and international business will quadruple. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) 1Q19 Results: Beats Consensus by Two Cents, Rapid Growth at Mobileye, Lowers Revenue Forecast for the YearIntel reported flat 1Q19 revenues and EPS that beat consensus by two cents. Revenue from Mobileye grew 38%, however the company reduced its revenue guidance for the year. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2019 Premium Insights from China: The Childhood Obesity Problem and Its Implications for the Fashion Industry in ChinaIncreasing number of children aged 7-18 years are overweight or obese in China. This represents an opportunity for children’s plus-size clothing in China Read More
Deep Dive | April 24, 2019 Premium Male Makeup: Going Mainstream in Asia and Slowly Gaining Traction in the USMale makeup is an emerging category. Male consumers globally are challenging the definitions of masculinity and femininity as men are increasingly wearing men’s makeup products. Read More
Insight Report | April 23, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing #8: Health and Medical Services Go Digital on WeChat and Alipay; Tmall Luxury Pavilion Welcomes Gentle MonsterTencent is testing medical services on its WeChat mini program. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 22, 2019 Register for Free Access Kering (ENXTPA: KER) 1Q19 Update: Solid Revenue Growth Led by Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Other HousesKering reported a 21.9% rise in 1Q19 revenue to €3.8 billion, or up 17.5% on a comparable basis. Management is being positive towards company’s EBIT margin in 2019. Read More
Flash Report | April 22, 2019 Register for Free Access Amazon to Close China Marketplace and Focus on Cross-Border E-commerce, Kindle and AWSAmazon is planning to close its China domestic marketplace but still plans to continue its cross-border e-commerce operations, sell Kindle e-readers and continue to operate its AWS business. Read More
Deep Dive | April 22, 2019 Premium Success in China E-Commerce: Your Tmall 101Alibaba’s Tmall accounted for 60% of gross merchandise volume (GMV) in the online retail business-to-consumer (B2C) market in China in the third quarter of 2018, according to China Internet Watch and Analysis. Read More
Insight Report | April 17, 2019 Premium Insights from China: The Boao Forum for Asia and China’s Advocacy for an Open EconomyIn our weekly series Insights from China, we examine issues that affect international brands and retailers in China. We cover areas such as policy, consumer behavior, consumer sentiment, government regulations and the competitive landscape — as they affect the business operations and future outlook. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 17, 2019 Register for Free Access L’Oréal (ENXTPA: OR) 1Q19 Update: Sales Growth Led by Luxe and Active Cosmetics Divisions, Plus New MarketsL’Oréal reported 1Q19 sales of €7.6 billion, an 11.4% increase on a reported basis, led by luxe and active cosmetics divisions, plus new market. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 15, 2019 Register for Free Access Fast Retailing (TSE: 9983) 1H19 Results: Revenues Up, but Company Lowers Profit Outlook for Second HalfFast Retailing reported 1H19 revenues of ¥3 trillion ($11.4 billion), up 6.8%, and operating profit of ¥172.9 billion ($1.6 billion), up 1.4%. The company reported diluted EPS of ¥1,115.7 ($10.1), up 9.5% from the year-ago period. Read More
Insight Report | April 12, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: Hong KongHong Kong’s retail scene has traditionally been dominated by a few big companies selling similar products, but more recently, the city has seen more creative, innovative concepts emerge as innovation breaks through convention. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 12, 2019 Register for Free Access LVMH (ENXTPA: MC) 1Q19 Update: Achieves Double-Digit Organic Sales Growth, Led by the Fashion and Leather Goods GroupRevenues at Fashion & Leather Goods Group rose 15% in constant currency, 20% on a reported basis, to €5.1 billion, setting the pace at LVMH. Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior had an exceptional 1Q19, outperforming the Fashion & Leather Goods Group brand portfolio. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Opening Up Further, Embracing AI and Accelerating 5G Commercialization — Key Points from the China Development ForumThis week, we look at the 20th China Development Forum which took place March 23-25, 2019, in Beijing. Read More
