Consumer Economy

Alibaba is leaning on Hema NB to anchor its discount retail push.

The company favors focus over frenzy, resisting price wars while doubling down on its strongest markets.

The release positions mixed reality as both a next-gen consumer interface and a testing ground for robots learning to navigate the physical world.

Bird Buddy and Birdfy are defining a new product category where bird feeders do more than just feed.

Huawei is positioning its first Mate-line TV as a centerpiece of smart living.

Both companies, born from the city’s deep supply chains and policy support, are expanding into each other’s domains.

Chinese food chains are moving beyond diaspora enclaves to attract mainstream international diners.

The legacy brand is pursuing reinvention to stay relevant with younger consumers.