What’s going on in China?

Sephora: The French retailer primed to be a digital powerhouse for C-Beauty

 

Five of the newest beauty trends that makeup companies should be on the lookout for in order to capitalize on the Chinese beauty boom were unveiled by Sephora. Chinese brands have been actively welcomed by the platform, which has accelerated the upgradation of regional market players.

Five local premium beauty brands are expected to generate over 100 million RMB ($13.92 million) in annual revenue with the aid of the retailer’s “China Accelebrate” program over the next three years.

https://daoinsights.com/works/sephora-the-french-retailer-primed-to-be-a-digital-powerhouse-for-c-beauty/

 

Baidu Baike: The Chinese online encyclopedia as a marketing tool

 

The Chinese search engine Baidu owns the online encyclopedia Baidu Baike, which sees billions of searches annually and 200 million DAUs (daily active users).

In fact, Baike has developed into a crucial marketing tool for companies looking to build their online presence in the Chinese market, and it has become essential for western businesses looking to improve their brand reputation in the nation. 

Each Baike webpage has a standard length of 800 characters and typically has a very straightforward structure with sections made up of text and images. The platform’s intriguing feature, however, is that it enables brands to establish a direct connection to their official website or social media accounts by allowing them to insert corporate links and referrals inside the page.

The most significant advantages include things like raising trust and authenticity levels, increasing search rankings on Baidu, and more

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/TfIoftKlY3_28vDvwnDPNQ 

 

Decoding China’s CIIE And What It Means For Foreign Brands

 

The expo, which is supported by the government, has been held at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center since 2018. The six-day event in 2021 attracted more than 2,900 businesses from 127 nations, and the total value of the deals concluded there was $70.7 billion.

The fifth iteration of CIIE this year welcomed companies from 145 nations, including several L’Oréal, Kering Group, and Richemont brands.

Even when partnered with prestigious organizations like the World Trade Organization, government-run trade fairs are not known for their glitz or appeal to cutting-edge fashion brands and design houses. 

However, access to the enormous Chinese market has been siloed because COVID-19 restrictions continue to limit business travel to China and make it nearly impossible for locals to shop abroad.  

https://jingdaily.com/china-international-import-expo-2022-loreal-kering/  

 

Tencent tests animation video creation App “Wan Ju”

 

On November 25, Tencent conducted a limited test of the “Wan Ju” app. It is a tool for making straightforward animated videos. By using the text and editing resources in the “Wan Ju,” which include stories and science popularization, users can create animated videos.

Additionally, “Wan Ju” supports the split mirror function and allows the addition of multiple animation scenes, ensuring a variety of animation content. Users can view their creations in the “Personal Center” after they have been published and saved in the mobile phone album. 

 

Twitter: Half of top 100 advertisers stop advertising

 

A significant exodus of advertisers is threatening Twitter. According to market research firm Media Matters, half of Twitter’s top 100 advertisers have stopped using the platform 25 days after Elon Musk purchased the company.

According to Media Matters, those 50 businesses have given Twitter close to $2 billion in advertising revenue since 2020, with $750 million spent this year alone.

 

FIFA World Cup sets off consumption boom for JD.com

 

JD.com has partnered with supermarkets nationwide and extended business hours to launch a special “Night Market” in order to take advantage of the World Cup’s business opportunities. This will allow fans who stay up late watching games to take advantage of quick deliveries whenever they place an order. 

Since the Covid-19 outbreak and ensuing lockdowns, the idea of instant retail has rapidly gained traction in China and even turned into a well-liked business model for e-commerce behemoths like Alibaba and Tencent.

JD.com hopes to increase its market share and expand its instant retail services by taking advantage of the World Cup festivities. 

 

https://daoinsights.com/news/fifa-world-cup-sets-off-consumption-boom-for-jd-com/

Chinese Market Updates

Alibaba And JD.com Keep Double 11 Revenues Secret. The Chinese Consumer Is Clearly Changing.

 

As the 14th Double 11 came to a close, China’s consumers were feeling down, and massive changes in consumption patterns prevented this year’s shopping festival from growing as rapidly as in years past.

The shopping craze hasn’t entirely subsided, though, and newcomers are catching up quickly in their transition from content sharing to online shopping. Then, new retail platforms and community group buying e-tailers contributed more information.

For the first time, the combined GMV from all significant e-commerce platforms surpassed 1 trillion RMB, according to Syntun, an independent big data monitoring company.

According to Tmall, the four power pillar industries have changed from being beauty, FMCG, consumer electronics, and clothing to outdoor sports, pet supplies, collectible toys, and jewelry. Sales for 358 brands in those four categories totaled more than 100 million RMB.

Link: https://jingdaily.com/double-11-alibaba-tmall-jd-douyin-consumer-trends/ 

 

Adidas just can’t do it in China anymore

 

Adidas reported revenue growth across the globe, except in “Greater China”

Adidas attributed the weak performance in China to the “challenging market environment,” primarily caused by COVID restrictions, but the company also brought up the high number of product takebacks in China, which had a significant negative impact on revenue. 

Old products that have not been sold or for other reasons are returned to the manufacturing process. Adidas is also dealing with extremely high inventory levels, which in the third quarter saw a 63% year-over-year increase, “due to the pressure on the passenger flow trend in Greater China.”

In China, Adidas is actually no longer listed among the winners. Local champion Anta Sports overtook Nike’s $3.7 billion in sales in China in August after reporting revenue of 25.96 billion yuan ($3.79 billion) for the first half of the year, an increase of 13.8% year over year. Anta Sports is now the largest sportswear brand in China.  

Adidas reported China revenue of 12.19 billion yuan ($1.72 billion), while another local brand, Li-Ning, reported revenue over the same period of 12.40 billion yuan ($1.76 billion). Adidas is now in fourth place in China as a result. 

Adidas recently began a partnership with the China Literature and Art Foundation to better the company’s comprehension of and engagement with local consumers.

 

2022 Autumn/Winter Fashion Trend Report

 

In the second half of 2022, the change of dress concept will be the dominant fashion trend. Strong and delicate coexist. There are many different multilevel dress concepts as a result of the re-integration of vintage clothing with modern materials, fashion, and function. 

After a protracted period of seclusion, consumers have rekindled their desire to dress up, but the retail industry continues to be driven by the idea of outdoor time. 

Men’s clothing focuses on “heavy fabric” and the retro revival, while women’s clothing emphasizes style, material, and function. Women’s shoes continue to innovate, while men’s shoes with multi-scene integration wear are in high demands.

  • Top 9 fashion trend

时髦知识分子Trendy Intellectual 

工装辣妹 Workshop Hottie 

摩登新中式Modern Chinese 

复古运动Retro Sports 

千金大小姐Classy Lady 

南法庄园 Panier Des Sens 

职场精英 Workplace Elite 

城市运动Urban Sports 

通勤汉元素 New Han-Style Clothing

  • Top 10 trending categories

衬衫式羽绒服 Shirt-Style Down Jacket 

粗花呢外套Tweed Coat 

无缝一体打底衫 One-Piece Bottoming Shirt 

轻暖羽绒 Lightweight Down Jacket 

重磅卫衣 Pure Cotton Sweater 

西部牛仔靴Cowboy Boots 

玛丽珍 Mary Jane Shoes 

托特包Tote Bag 

软支撑文胸 Soft Supporting Bra 

巴洛克珍珠项链Baroque Pearl Necklace

Luxury resale platform Plum records 100k customers on Double 11

 

The top three most popular brands during Double 11 were Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, the report claims.

 The platform’s success is largely attributable to the business’s 2019 launch of an integrative live broadcast model. Plum has become one of China’s biggest platforms with the highest volume of sales and livestreams in its sector as a result.  

The secondhand luxury platform has expanded significantly since it began operating its circular fashion business in 2021. 

Due to changing attitudes toward used goods in the luxury landscape as well as young consumers who are increasingly willing to purchase pre-owned clothing and accessories, China’s second hand luxury market is currently booming. 

According to iResearch, platforms like Plum, Feiyu, ZZER, and Ponhu are leading the trend in mainland China’s domestic luxury resale market, which was estimated to be worth 51 billion RMB (8 billion USD) in 2020 and is expected to grow to 208 billion RMB (32.75 billion USD) by 2025.

https://daoinsights.com/news/luxury-resale-platform-plum-records-100k-customers-on-double-11/