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Alexander Wei

Before joining Luxury Society, Alexander was a business journalist covering M&A, finance, technology and marketing strategy at Women’s Wear Daily. He contributed articles to Financial Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, WSJ. Magazine and other media regularly as well. Alexander is also Research Director at DLG China.

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Alexander
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Editor, Luxury Society

Before joining Luxury Society, Alexander was a business journalist covering M&A, finance, technology and marketing strategy at Women’s Wear Daily. He contributed articles to Financial Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, WSJ. Magazine and other media regularly as well. Alexander is also Research Director at DLG China.

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[Video] LS Keynote Shanghai 2021: Leveraging Data Insights to Generate Conversions

Peng Gao, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Convertlab discussed how brands and retailers should leverage data platforms to better engage and convert consumers in his keynote speech.

RETAIL10 min read

Re-examining Hainan: More Than a Duty-Free Market

By capitalising on Hainan, CDFG is now the world’s largest travel retailer, controlling 90 per cent of China’s duty-free market. However, the potential of Hainan extends beyond the offshore duty-free market. Global brands should consider how to diversify their retail network in this regional market as the free trade port develops.

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[Video] Luxury Society Keynote Shanghai 2021: Engaging with Chinese Consumers in the Private Domain

The panel discussion delved into how brands can develop their DTC business in the Chinese market and how to activate and convert Chinese consumers in the private domain.

EVENTS3 min read

[Video] Luxury Society Keynote Shanghai 2021: Developing In-platform Consumer Journeys

This Luxury Society Keynote panel discussion focused on how luxury brands can implement integrated consumer journeys on digital platforms and maximise their omnichannel experience.

EVENTS3 min read

[Video] LS Keynote Shanghai 2021: Communicating With and Activating Chinese Shoppers

The Business of Fashion’s China Correspondent, Casey Hall and Yann Bozec, President of Tapestry Asia Pacific and President & Chief Executive Officer at Coach China, examined how global brands can resonate better with Chinese shoppers.

RETAIL9 min read

Can a B Corp Certified Chloé Really Bring Change At Richemont?

Chloé’s decision to become a B Corp is a significant step forward for the luxury industry in terms of ESG. However, the debate over how to strike a balance between profitability and corporate social responsibility continues. Will Chloé, and the group as a whole, be able to transform in the face of external pressure?

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Luxury Society Keynote 2021: Full Speaker Line-Up Announced

With one day to go before the event, Luxury Society reveals the full programme and speaker line-up for its annual Luxury Society Keynote 2021 in Shanghai. The digital transformation of…
LEADERS8 min read

Luxury Society Keynote 2021 Speaker Series: Yann Bozec

Prior to this year’s edition of Luxury Society Keynote, Yann Bozec, President of Tapestry Asia Pacific and President & CEO at Coach China speaks to Luxury Society on China’s evolving luxury landscape and future strategies of the group.

LEADERS4 min read

Luxury Society Keynote 2021 Speaker Series: Kai Liu

In advance of the upcoming Luxury Society Keynote in Shanghai, Kai Liu, President and Chief Operating Officer of Leqee, spoke with Luxury Society about recent trends and current challenges in the Chinese luxury e-commerce landscape.

DIGITAL6 min read

The Generational Shift of the Luxury Market in China

The rapidly expanding Chinese luxury market has been in transition. While the purchasing power of young customers is undeniably increasing, mature consumers continue to account for half of all luxury consumption in this country. How can luxury brands understand and respond to China’s “generational shift”?