As backlash exposes deeper structural strains, Xibei’s founder is forced to rethink costs, pricing, and the chain’s ambitions.

Nestle will retain part of the business while allowing Luckin to leverage Blue Bottle’s brand.

The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.

Regulators are tightening oversight as millions of new investors join the AI rally.

Nine years in, the company’s founder says the priority is shifting away from aggressive expansion.

Once a niche favorite among Hong Kong shoppers, the Argentine incense brand is expanding into China’s high-end malls.

Discipline on positioning and direct consumer access are helping factories become brands.

The e-commerce giant seeks to maintain low prices as US and EU impose tariffs.

Ankara moves to shield its local industry, following EU and US steps against Chinese online retailers.

Once anonymous, small manufacturers in China are using TikTok videos and live streams to build global demand and their own identities.