Coffee and Commerce

With over 7,000 stores worldwide, Miniso saw record profits in the first half of 2024, driven by its overseas expansion and strategic use of IP partnerships.

Starbucks is betting on milk tea to regain its footing in China, but can the coffee giant carve out space in a tea-drinking nation dominated by Luckin and Chagee?

What does Miniso founder Ye Guofu see in Yonghui Superstores that others might be missing?

Suzhou’s industrial belt is turning to cross-border e-commerce for growth, with companies using Amazon Business to tap into new international markets.

Miniso is buying a 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores, becoming the largest shareholder without securing control of the board.

Japanese consumers—known for their high standards—are lining up for hours to get their hands on Vivaia’s eco-friendly shoes. Why?

Pop Mart and other Chinese brands are seeing soaring sales in Southeast Asia, fueled by the region’s young, eager consumers.

New COO Zheng Shuohuai takes on the challenge of aligning Sam’s Club’s e-commerce and offline operations as Walmart China sharpens its omnichannel strategy.