Is Baozun’s risky leap into brand management starting to pay off?
The provider of e-commerce services says it is turning the corner in its ‘journey of transformation’ Key Takeaways: Baozun’s revenues rose 5% last year following its acquisition of Gap China,…
Mao Geping dolls up for Hong Kong IPO
The high-end cosmetics brand banks heavily on the name of its famous founder, which may be one of its biggest risks Key Takeaways: Mao Geping Cosmetics has filed for a…
Autostreets in the driver’s seat as China gets set for used car trading boom
The country’s leading used car trader has passed its listing hearing in Hong Kong, positioning it to complete its IPO in the coming months Key Takeaways: Autostreets is reportedly aiming…
Faded Sun Art seeks to shine again in China’s changing grocery market
The former hypermarket superstar warned it fell into the red last year, as online grocers continued to eat its lunch Key Takeaways: Sun Art lost 1.7 billion yuan in its…
Nayuki tweaks franchising model as competitors serve up rival listings
The premium tea seller had 205 franchised stores in its network at the end of March, following its decision last year to diversify beyond self-operated stores Key Takeaways: Nayuki’s new…
After big landlord concessions, CTG Duty-Free dogged by weak spending
The duty-free store operator’s financial performance rebounded last year, but lackluster results in the first quarter of 2024 may reflect growing consumer caution Key Takeaways: CTG Duty Free’s first-quarter profit…
Is Niu Technologies ready to charge ahead again?
The electric scooter maker reported a sharp upturn in its first quarter sales volume, reversing weak growth throughout last year Key Takeaways: Niu Technologies said its unit sales at home…