Retail

The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.

Rapid expansion and rising delivery volumes lifted revenue, even as store-level profitability declined.

The founder reflects on a “dreamlike” 2025 for Pop Mart.

Slow domestic growth and robust regional demand drive their expansion strategies.

Nine years in, the company’s founder says the priority is shifting away from aggressive expansion.

Once a niche favorite among Hong Kong shoppers, the Argentine incense brand is expanding into China’s high-end malls.

Discipline on positioning and direct consumer access are helping factories become brands.

The e-commerce giant seeks to maintain low prices as US and EU impose tariffs.