Coffee and Commerce

Meituan Shangou, its quick commerce business, could play a significant role in its strategy to counter competition from main rival Douyin.

The leading Chinese operator is eyeing expansion into other markets.

The low-cost e-commerce giant is targeting agriculture and national brands in 2024.

Nongfu Spring is experiencing firsthand the weight of public opinion, and it won’t be the last company to face such scrutiny. Fortunately, consumer sentiment is transient.

JD.com has responded differently to Pinduoduo’s meteoric rise compared to mutual rival Alibaba, with its approach appearing to yield positive returns.

China’s largest coffee chain is at an inflection point, awaiting a turnaround.

A decade after its first store was established by a husband-and-wife duo, Auntea Jenny is now heading toward a Hong Kong IPO.

Given the significant differences between the US and Chinese markets, is PDD Holdings risking a pyrrhic victory by emulating Pinduoduo’s strategy with Temu?