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Adam Sandzer 17 December 2025

Case Study: Kailas | The Chinese Outdoor Brand Surpassing Arc’teryx

Kailas, a premium Chinese outdoor brand, is becoming one of the fastest-growing players in...
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Jonathan Smith 5 December 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: How Art Elevates Luxury Storytelling in China

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Fan Tu-Cerny 13 November 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: How SoYoung Clinic Reframes Light Aesthetics

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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China Playbook 28 October 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Navigating China’s Evolving Retail Landscape

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Jonathan Smith 15 October 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: On Running Campaign Softens Up Shanghai

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Jonathan Smith 30 September 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Gucci Exhibits Its Iconic Bamboo Bags in Shanghai

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Beauty Market Sees 17% Growth in Early 2025
Adam Sandzer 16 September 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Beauty Market Sees 17% Growth in Early 2025

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Adam Sandzer 9 September 2025

China’s Outdoor Apparel Market: A Deep Dive into Unprecedented Growth

The outdoor apparel sector in China is experiencing explosive growth, outpacing even more...
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Lu Zhao 20 August 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Is Speed’s China Trip a Blueprint for Digital-Age Localisation?

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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