China Spotlight

The Hot Pot team share key consumer, branding and ecommerce updates from the world’s most dynamic economy

Jonathan Smith 17 January 2022
Hot Pot is privileged to partner with one of Britain’s most iconic and historical...
Insights News Retail View post - China Case Study: Liberty of London
Jonathan Smith 5 January 2022
As we wave off 2021, and welcome in 2022, many of us take the opportunity to...
Insights News View post - Hot Pot’s 2022 Predictions for China
Jonathan Smith 10 December 2021
In January this year, the Economist announced that “retailers everywhere should look at...
Strategy Retail View post - Interview: China’s Changing Fashion Landscape
Jonathan Smith 17 November 2021
Singles' day, 11.11, or “Double 11” originated as a celebration of singledom in China...
News Retail View post - Singles’ Day 2021: expert opinions
Jonathan Smith 1 November 2021
Hot Pot China recently hosted its first offline event since pre-pandemic at the stunning...
Strategy View post - “China Ecommerce: Now & Next” Key Takeaways
Jonathan Smith 13 October 2021
Is VR (virtual reality) marketing heralding a new age of marketing? Flaunting Oculus VR...
Jonathan Smith 6 September 2021
Who says advertising can’t be romantic? The Hot Pot China team, never ones to shy away...
Strategy Beauty Retail View post - QiXi 2021: Valentine’s Campaigns sparking passion
Jonathan Smith 4 February 2021
As we enter the Lunar New Year period, I wanted to share reflections on the last 12...
Strategy News View post - The Ox Brings Opportunity In China
Jonathan Smith 13 May 2020
China’s health & fitness industry has boomed in the last decade, growing at an average...
Fitness & Wellbeing Sports Retail View post - Hot Pot’s Guide to ShiHuo 识货 - China’s app for sport enthusiasts