Coffee and Commerce

The live-selling influencer’s outburst highlights perils of relying on stars.

Shein and Temu have a history of multiple courtroom battles, contesting a variety of issues. But what is the actual point of their contention?

With Meituan in the lead, Douyin posing a challenge, and other contenders striving to catch up, the jury is still out on the future state of China’s local lifestyle sector.

Shopee risks going back to its old ways as new competitors besiege the Southeast Asian e-commerce market.

Indonesia’s leading coffee chain hopes to carve a spot for itself in the Singaporean market with its diverse menu of affordable drinks.

Cotti Coffee has established over 5,000 stores in under a year by mirroring Luckin Coffee’s approach, drawing acclaim. But is its business model sustainable for the long run?

That brand is Code Mint, and it has built a user base primarily comprising sophisticated women in China’s first- and second-tier cities.

By employing a blend of online and offline strategies, MeToo garners significant sales in Indonesia from selling mouthwash alone.