19+ hour, 52+ min ago   (817+ words) The market will probably stay muted in the next three years. China's retail market remains trapped in weak demand and price competition despite government efforts to make stores destinations for leisure, entertainment, and social activities, analysts said. “I don't think…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (473+ words) He stressed that expansion in the region should be built on resilience, not just ambition. Asia’s FMCG sector remained resilient in 2025, although growth moderated as cautious consumer spending and economic uncertainty pressured household budgets. Consumers increasingly prioritised value. At the…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (409+ words) Huanggang Port is expected to handle about 200,000 passenger trips daily. Hong Kong might have to build a stronger “night brand” around dining and mega-events to capture more spending from Shenzhen visitors as the redeveloped Huanggang Port makes late-night cross-border travel…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (295+ words) Sam's Club and Costco increased channel share to 2% in 2025. Membership clubs, discount chains, and private-label products are gaining market share in China even as the broader fast-moving consumer goods sector struggles with falling prices, raising pressure on brands to differentiate…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (205+ words) China’s retail growth is increasingly masking weaker consumer demand, with prices rising as transaction volumes decline, according to S&P Global Ratings. The ratings agency said in its report, “China Retail: High Prices Mask Weakness,” that overall retail growth remains…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (336+ words) Nearly half of shoppers were willing to pay at least a 10% premium for ESG products. The share of Hong Kong fashion practitioners sourcing or selling environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-related products and services rose to 46% in 2026, from 33% in 2025, according…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (114+ words) Overseas revenue also jumped 36.2% on market expansion. Dingdong (Cayman) Limited reported a 153.5% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net income to $40m (RMB271.7m), driven largely by an accounting change related to assets classified as held for sale. Net income from its China business rose…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (287+ words) Greater China remained the top market, growing 47.3% YoY. POP MART’s revenue rose 23.8% year on year to $2.55b (¥17.17b) in the first half of 2026, driven by strong IP performance, product innovation, and deeper consumer engagement. Adjusted net profit reached $767.5m (¥5.16b), with an adjusted net…...