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China’s cultural and creative industries are entering a positive era, according to a new report by Mintel, Cultural And Creative Products Retailing. And cafes and bookstores in China are among the primary beneficiaries. The firm found that with China shifting…
Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Happy Lemon has teamed up with Koubei, Alibaba Group’s local-services app, to upgrade its in-store technology, including a new drink-making robot. At its pilot “smart store” in Shanghai, customers have the option of buying their…
New research from market intelligence agency Mintel has suggested that convenience will drive the future of the Chinese smart-home market. However, affordability is the biggest barrier to purchasing, in an environment where today’s Chinese consumers are…
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, announced today a strategic joint venture with Early Data, ecommerce solutions and market intelligence provider. Online retail has gone from an industry disruptor to an everyday, preferred channel for…
South Korea is among the top 10 global beauty markets, estimated to be worth more than US$13 billion this year, according to London-based market research firm Mintel Group. Its research was released on the eve of the 27th edition of In-cosmetics Global in…
China’s healthy snack trend is creating massive opportunities for FMCG companies and retailers according to a new report from research house Mintel. While snacking is often thought of as an indulgent and convenient alternative to traditional meal times, many…
Over three quarters of the 850kg shipment turned out to be soybeans soaked in chemicals and flavorings. Environment police seized a shipment of fake coffee at a bus station in the central town of Vinh on Tuesday, some 300km (186 miles) south of Hanoi. The…
While 43 per cent of urban Chinese consumers would buy wearable devices for themselves, the figure rises to 48 per cent for the 20- to 24-years age bracket, says London-based research firm Mintel. Yet 32 per cent of the consumers it surveyed agree it is…
Despite less frequent purchases, the high demand for skincare products will see the Chinese beauty retail market continue strong growth to reach 338 billion yuan (US$50 billion) in value by 2020, says a new report. Research by Mintel shows that 65 per cent of…
Singapore cosmetics startup BeautyFresh is eyeing the eCommerce potential in its home market and broader Asia. Stocking more than 70 international brands including Chanel, Dior, Jo Malone and Nars, the company ensures authenticity of its products by scanning…
Chinese cross-border eCommerce will rise at a rate of 18 per cent annually through to 2020, predicts market research house Mintel in a new report. Mintel’s Haitao Retailing says Chinese spending on cross-border eCommerce soared more than 60 per cent in 2015.…
