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King Baby Studio Announces Five New Stores in China

By Minjun ParkChina
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King Baby strengthens its presence in China by opening five brand new stores – for a total of seven – in China. King Baby is one of a handful of brands exporting “hand-made in the USA” products to China.

About the new King Baby Locations:

The Grand Gateway 66 (Shanghai) is in the heart of the Shanghai Xujiahui business and shopping district and contains 1.1 million square feet of retail and entertainment space. The mall adds a Western-style experience to the dynamic Xujiahui commercial district and is located above the subway making it a convenient location for customer traffic.

The Wanda Plaza (Wuhan) is one of the most unique landmarks in the region, the Han street Wanda Plaza is located in the central part of Wuhan’s central culture area, known as the “Pearl of the crown”. Han Street houses shopping malls, restaurants, and cultural and recreational sites. Hanjie Wanda Square is a luxury-shopping plaza which houses international brand stores, world-class boutiques, catering outlets and cinemas. The shopping mall belongs to Wanda Group, which is the biggest shopping mall group in China.

The Mixc (Hangzhou) is a luxury mall which has been built in a new Hangzhou Central Business District area along the Qianjiang river, which is surrounded by high-end apartment building, office building, service apartment and Hyatt Regency hotel.

We believe that quality, tradition, and ‘Made in the U.S.A.,’ are worth their weight in gold,” says founder Mitchell Binder.

Joy City (Tianjin) opened for business in 2011. Measuring 530,000 m2, this Joy City in Tianjin is located at the convergence of three traditional commercial circles in Tianjin and is a one-stop urban shopping complex covering experiential shopping malls, international A-1 office buildings, hotel-style service apartments and high-grade residences. You can experience high-end services provided by the super five-star IMAX cinema, the all-star theatre skating rink, the role playing center for children (Babyboss) or the exquisite supermarket Ole.

Hisense Plaza (Changsha) is the joint project of Hisense Plaza and China’s most well-known property developer Huayuan Property. It’s the podium building of “Huayuan-Hua center”’s city complex The project locates in central Changsha and occupies one-kilometer core river view. Hisense Plaza is devoted to becoming the top shopping center in Central China — the total planned area is over 130,000 square meters (the whole building is nearly 200,000 square meters).

“King Baby is thrilled and excited to have the opportunity to share American handmade jewelry and accessories along with our passion and lifestyle to China. We believe that quality, tradition, and ‘Made in the U.S.A.,’ are worth their weight in gold,” says founder Mitchell Binder.

King Baby’s collections capture the spirit of Americana with rock n’ roll sex appeal and includes sterling silver pendants, beaded bracelets, earrings, and accessories detailed with fossilized mammoth ivory, locally mined jet and turquoise.

“Management is confident with the development of King Baby business in China and very happy to see the progress on this market. More stores will open in a near future,” says Mr. Ching, The Retail Group LTD.

Los Angeles-based King Baby designs, markets and sells premium artisan jewelry. The collection consists of men’s and women’s sterling silver and gold pendants, bracelets, earrings, and accessories. The company has retail stores in Santa Monica, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Nashville, TN, and Las Vegas, NV. In the United States, the company also distributes merchandise to better department stores and boutiques, including, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols, and Kitson. The brand also sells directly and through distributors to better department stores and boutiques worldwide.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which other brands also export handmade American products to China?

A.

The article does not name any other specific brands that export handmade American products to China. It only states that King Baby is one of a handful of such brands operating in the region.

Q.

What is the total number of King Baby stores globally after these new openings?

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The article specifies there will be a total of seven stores in China. However, it does not provide information on the total number of stores King Baby has worldwide, including those in the United States.

Q.

Which company is responsible for distributing King Baby products in China?

A.

The article mentions a Mr. Ching from The Retail Group LTD. Commenting on the progress in China. However, it does not explicitly state that this company is responsible for distribution.

Q.

Are there any plans for King Baby to open more stores in China in the near future?

A.

Yes, Mr. Ching from The Retail Group LTD. Stated that management is confident and expects more stores to open in China in the near future, indicating further expansion.

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