PARIS — Louis Vuitton has launched e-commerce in China, adding to a growing list of Western luxury brands cultivating the world’s most advanced digital market. Vuitton joins the likes of Burberry, Gucci and Michael Kors in launching its monobrand e ... ( read original story ...)
India Follows China’s Path to Factory Power
Brands like OPPO, Vivo, Lenovo and Xiaomi have set up plants in India, intensifying competition in the country's smartphone manufacturing sector. As early as four years ago, China's mobile phone industry, including brands, original equipment manufacturers ... ( read original story ...)
Abercrombie’s Flagship Brand Arrives at the Alibaba’s Tmall
Slated to open doors on Jul 26, the store will include the entire range of products from Abercrombie’s namesake brand and abercrombie kids. Currently, Abercrombie owns 10 physical stores in Mainland China and a local website. The extension of this ... ( read original story ...)
Abercrombie adult, kids’ brands join Hollister on China’s biggest online sales site
In another move to expand its online presence in Asia, New Albany-based retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has launched its namesake brand and children's brand abercrombie kids on Alibaba Group’s Tmall, China's largest consumer e-commerce website. Abercrombie ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese brand Qiaodan files countersuit against Michael Jordan
Looks like Michael Jordan’s woes against Chinese brand Qiaodan Sports is far from over. The NBA icon won his trademark lawsuit case against the China-based sporting goods brand last year, for using his name and Jordan brand trademark number in their ... ( read original story ...)
What U.S. Brands Are Most at Risk From a Possible China Trade War?
Want more Access, Content & Connections? We are glad you are enjoying Advertising Age. To get uninterrupted access and additional benefits, become a member today. U.S. companies need to prepare for greater tension between the Trump administration and China. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Wins Civil Suit to Protect Brand’s IP
China’s largest online marketplace, was found guilty of defamation against Alibaba Group this week, the Chinese technology giant announced on Thursday. The decision marks a legal victory for Alibaba as it continues brand-protection efforts to ensure ... ( read original story ...)
Scaramucci Has Unfinished Business in China
Anthony Scaramucci, the Trump administration’s new communications director, finally made the leap from Wall Street to the White House. Selling his hedge-fund firm to a Chinese company will take longer. The sale of SkyBridge Capital to conglomerate HNA ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE-U.S. Cardinal Health puts $1.5 bln China business on block – sources
HONG KONG, July 20 (Reuters) - U.S. drug distributor Cardinal Health has put its China business up for sale, drawing keen interest from state-backed Chinese pharmaceutical firms in a deal that may be worth up to $1.5 billion, sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese brands have invaded Indonesia’s fast-growing smartphone market
In order, Samsung ranked top ahead of Chinese duo Oppo and Asus, with local brand Advan and Lenovo-Motorola rounding out the top five. “The smartphone market in Indonesia as we know it has changed with the China-based vendors becoming more aggressive ... ( read original story ...)