Insight ReportNew Retail in China: Gucci Launches a Flagship Store on Tmall Coresight Research February 1, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our New Retail in China series (formerly New Retail Briefing), we review the latest trends in New Retail, with a focus on major digital platforms and multichannel retail companies in China. We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include Gucci’s launch of a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion and China’s growing domestic duty-free market, including the opening of JD.com’s first duty-free store, in Hainan province. We also discuss investments in delivery lockers from JD.com, Pinduoduo and Suning.com, given their increase in popularity as last-mile delivery solutions. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail in China series, which discusses Alibaba’s upgrades to the Taobao app content ecosystem and the opening of three Seven Fresh Life stores in Guangzhou in December by JD.com. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Diwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—Infographic
