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Retail

Stat: Digital innovation drives China’s e-commerce boom

According to research by eMarketer, by the end of 2021 over half (52%) of retail sales in China will be made online, the first country to reach this milestone.

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Fashion

A social-first store from Burberry and WeChat

Burberry has launched a ‘social retail’ shopping concept in Shenzhen, developed in collaboration with WeChat.

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Luxury

A WeChat mini-program introducing Blockchain to diamond shoppers

World-leading diamond producer Alrosa has joined forces with Everledger on a pilot to introduce blockchain technology into the Chinese market.

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Retail

Stat: WeChat becomes the world’s fastest-growing brand

The all-in-one China-founded app has grown 1,540% in terms of brand value in the past five years.

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Luxury

These lipsticks celebrate the Made in China label

The Palace Museum has launched a range of lipsticks made in China inspired by the country’s ancient artworks and traditions.

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Signals

Stat: WeChat has more users than China’s entire internet

The WeChat Social Commerce Report 2018 includes some surprising insights on how consumers are using the Chinese social network.

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Retail

WeChat expands its payment services beyond China

Global – Chinese consumers can now pay for goods and services in Europe and Canada using WeChat Pay.

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Technology

Kik is the first mainstream messaging app to create its own cryptocurrency

US – The new medium of exchange, Kin, is based on Ethereum blockchain technology.

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Fashion

The top 100 luxury brands in China

Hong Kong ­– A new report by L2 examines the performance of 47 fashion brands and 42 watch and jewellery brands operating in China.