Consumer Economy

Prada, Wynn, and others are betting on lifestyle experiences to offset slowing retail, but the real shift may be cultural.

Facing trade headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, VeSync sees more value in autonomy than investor approval.

A flash of Douyin fame sparked the brand, but Vivicycle’s ambitions extend well beyond live stream buzz.

Rising costs reflect PDD’s deliberate choice to stabilize its ecosystem, even at the expense of short-term margins.

While profits are up, Meituan is bracing for volatility as rivals ramp up discounting and regulators tighten oversight.

ATRenew finds itself a beneficiary as more Chinese consumers embrace secondhand goods and trade-in programs in search of value and sustainability.

Bananain founder Zang Chongyu explains why physical stores matter, prices need defending, and why fashion still needs fun.

Gaming kept Sohu’s margins high, but with weak ad returns and slowing mobile user growth, the company risks being left behind.