Coffee and Commerce

Improved margins and a rebound in sales lifted JD.com’s Q3 profits, but market skepticism lingered over future growth.

With expanding footprints, GoodMe and Lucky Cup are driving an affordable coffee surge, shaking up China’s beverage market.

Zara’s strategy now combines fast production with top designer talent, setting it apart in a changing fashion landscape.

China’s shopping bonanza sees record highs for some brands, yet consumer wariness signals an evolving retail environment.

Amid slowing sales, new CEO Brian Niccol is steering Starbucks back to basics, reviving its “third space” community focus.

Nowwa follows Cotti in expanding to the Middle East, targeting growth in an untapped market for Chinese coffee brands.

By empowering suppliers, flexing production, and building a versatile business model, Shein has raced to the top of global fashion.

In just months, Labubu’s Thai fan base has made Pop Mart’s biggest overseas success story.