Consumer Economy

Businesses offering bargains came out ahead of their high-end peers, based on Q1 earnings.

Once awash in hype and capital, players like Barley are returning to medical fundamentals to rebuild trust and value.

Fashion labels, coffee chains, and lifestyle startups are reimagining what it means to belong in a historic neighborhood that still feels lived in.

The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Facing pressure on multiple fronts, Meituan is working to defend its home turf while pushing ahead with global expansion.

With a Kickstarter hit in UV printing and new boundary-free robotic mowers, Anker’s sub-brands are reentering markets where it once stumbled.

The move coincides with a USD 100 million investment from Fluidra to support Aiper’s push into smart yard technology.

Prada, Wynn, and others are betting on lifestyle experiences to offset slowing retail, but the real shift may be cultural.