Tag: Business

For several years influencer work sat in a separate budget line, measured separately, and defended with reach figures that never quite connected to…

The 2025 figures for Southeast Asian platform commerce are in, and they describe a market that grew quickly while becoming markedly less varied. The…

Japan is the market brands most often postpone. It is large, wealthy, and stable, and it remains one of the least penetrated by cross-border sellers…

Ask most brands which Southeast Asian market they should enter and the answer comes back Indonesia, on the reasonable grounds that it is the largest.…

On 29 August the de minimis exemption ended for the rest of the world, having already been withdrawn for China and Hong Kong in May. The low-value parcel…

In May the United States removed the de minimis exemption for goods arriving from China and Hong Kong. Parcels valued under eight hundred dollars, which…

South Korea is one of the most rewarding markets in Asia for a foreign consumer brand and one of the least forgiving. Both facts come from the same…

Running peak season in one market is a scheduling problem. Running it in several is an operating problem, and this was the year a number of our customers…

The phrase “expand into Southeast Asia” hides more work than it describes. Brands say it the way they might say expand into California. What they are…

For most of the last decade the brief we received from brands was narrow. Get us into China. Get us listed on Tmall or JD. Handle the payments, move the…

China is a booming market for many international brands, thanks to its vast population and growing economy. However, it can be a tricky process for brands to import into the country. Here are three…

In today’s time, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have become the talk of the town. It is molding its shape in the industry as consumers choose to go straight toward the selling company rather than…

The world of cosmetics is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging every year. As we look ahead to 2023, it’s exciting to see what the market trends for cosmetics in China will be. From natural…

Fashion retail is an ever-evolving industry that is impacted by various factors such as social, technological, and economic changes. The rise of e-commerce, the increasing popularity of sustainable…

One potential market that’s attracting attention is Southeast Asia. Here are four reasons why US DTC beauty and fashion brands should invest in this region. Reason 1- Growing middle class: Southeast…

For US brands looking to expand their reach and tap into new markets, Southeast Asia is an increasingly attractive option. With a population of more than 650 million and a rapidly growing digital…

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are increasingly looking to import their products into China. With the Chinese consumer market growing rapidly, it’s understandable why entrepreneurs want to…

Navigating the business landscape in Asia can be a thrilling journey, but it’s important to be mindful of the cultural, legal, and market nuances that may arise. Unfortunately, many companies stumble…

In a world where businesses are always on the hunt for new opportunities to thrive and flourish, the Asian market presents a plethora of possibilities for growth. But as any savvy entrepreneur knows,…

As countries such as China, Japan, India, and some Southeast Asian countries have been showing spectacular economic growth, doing business in Asia has become increasingly attractive for entrepreneurs…

Asia is home to some of the largest e-commerce economies in the world, with China leading the list. But if you’re not yet ready to enter the lucrative economy behind the great wall, there are still a…

Asian consumers are known for being diverse. They have distinct preferences, behaviors, and needs, which means failing to understand these differences can lead to missed opportunities and lost sales.…

It was in 1982 when Boston Computer Exchange, the first-ever e-commerce company opened for business. And since then, e-commerce has grown to be one of the most transformative industries on the…

Who would even argue if someone says that every business’s goal is to grow? No one, right? And for a DTC brand to achieve sustainable growth requires hard work, creativity, and precision. DTC brands…

Asia covers one-third of the world and is considered the continent that has the most population. With this, it shares various cultures, traditions, and beliefs which creates a lively economy that…

With the rise of e-commerce in Southeast Asia, it is no surprise that the region has become a very attractive market for online retailers to get into. And with the e-commerce industry’s current…

With a whopping population of 600 million people, Southeast Asia has been a hotbed for the e-commerce industry. This Asian region consists of young consumers with demands that local retailers cannot…

If you are a business trying to look for places where you can have your business achieve growth and generate lots and lots of profit, then you might want to consider entering the Southeast Asian…

E-commerce has really been a part of our everyday lives, it enhanced the creativity of companies to come up with unique and innovative products on the market, and also helped a lot of people have a…

The Chinese market is one of the most attractive markets for businesses looking for opportunities to grow. But aside from that fact, entering the Chinese market is not easy at all. And as the…

In the past years, cross-border e-commerce has witnessed significant growth. This is not surprising as this kind of business model has connected buyers and sellers better than ever. Expanding your…

Advertising has been an effective way to promote one’s product or service for a long time. With the advancement of technology and the presence of social media, it has become more and more effective…

We may look at both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores as channels that don’t have much of a difference. As shoppers, we see these two have more similarities than differences. But that is not the…

One of the things an entrepreneur sets as his/her goal is to achieve growth. And by growth, we mean to have increased production, increased sales, and even to expand to places your business has never…

The e-commerce industry has been on the rise since the mid-1990s and has seen significant progress through the years. With the ongoing effects brought about by the pandemic, going digital and selling…

Of course, Chinese consumers as we all know them, aren’t settling for just five product categories, and so are we. And we are now at the second part of our previous blog. Apart from the first five,…

When selling in China or anywhere else in the world, knowing what to sell and identifying products that have a market you can sell to is of high importance. And if you’re planning to enter this huge…

For the past years, Chinese consumers’ shopping habits have changed A LOT. Probably because of two things, one is that their incomes change over time and two, it is maybe because of new products and…

Even though we’ve been talking a lot about the challenging market of China and its huge consumer base, there is still a lot to talk about and know about them. And here are some myths about the…

With almost one billion people using their smartphones to search, shop, and purchase items, there is no denying that China is the biggest and also fastest-growing e-commerce market in the world. And…

Who doesn’t know about China being the biggest e-commerce market not just in Asia, but in the whole world? Yes, you read it right. THE WHOLE WORLD. But what made China the e-commerce giant it is…

A lot of us have heard of this amazing platform, but not all of us have realized how great of an application it is as many only see WeChat as just another messaging app used to send messages, photos,…

Brands have this goal of establishing a connection with their customers, and this goal has been evolving throughout the years. And in today’s world, it is called “Livestreaming.” In China,…