16th March 2020
New World Order: The Urgency of the China Opportunity
As the Covid-19 pandemic takes its toll on global markets, China is now well into recovery mode and many businesses are 3-4 weeks into implementing…
27th February 2020
How Global Retailers Can Get ‘China Ready’
Chinese tourists are increasing every year. Here are our quick wins for retailers to help them get 'China Ready.'
27th February 2020
Retail Hive Wrap Up
Hot Pot recently led two roundtable discussions focused on China’s luxury opportunity. Here is a top-line summary of Jonathan’s guidance he shared…
26th February 2020
A Note on the Coronavirus
A note from Jonathan Smith, Hot Pot's Founder & CEO, on China's resilience, adaptability, and solidarity.
25th February 2020
The Biggest Mistake Global Brands Make in Building China Campaigns
There are two classic approaches that fail to hit the mark. This is Hot Pot's approach on how to 'localise' for China.
12th February 2020
The Role of Offline in China’s Digital-First Market
Brand leaders must think differently about offline in China, in terms of cost, execution, and integration with their digital strategy.
21st January 2020
2020 Predictions: Brands Must Try Harder to Win Over Chinese Consumers
Hot Pot China's strategy team lay out the need-to-know trends for China success in 2020 and beyond.
7th January 2020
Reflections on 2019 from CEO Jonathan Smith
Hot Pot China CEO Jonathan Smith reflects on the last 12 months of building value with China.
8th November 2019
11.11 Singles Day Predictions from Hot Pot China
Hot Pot China's set of predictions for the world's biggest single shopping day.
6th November 2019
NARS Orgasm Collection: Shanghai O2O Case Study
An on-the-ground examination of cosmetic brand Nars' recent product launch in Shanghai. What global brands can learn about O2O initiatives.
18th October 2019
What Next for Little Red Book?
Has Little Red Book lost its way? What next for the highly influential platform?
12th August 2019
Alibaba Commits to O2O with “Tmall Ideal Life Club” Experience Centre in Shanghai
Last month, the “Tmall Ideal Life Club” 天猫理想生活体验中心 experience centre landed at the Shanghai K11 Arts & Shopping Mall, where its launch edition…
5th February 2019
Navigating the Lunar New Year Marketing Minefield
A no-holds-barred look at what global brands are still getting wrong when it comes China campaign planning.
5th February 2019
Are UK Retailers Doing Enough to attract Chinese customers this New Year?
The Lunar New Year, taking place this year on 5 February and marking the start of the Year of the Pig, is a huge deal for Chinese consumers. That…
28th January 2019
Why Burberry’s Chinese New Year Campaign Doesn’t Quite Hit the Spot
Nearly.. but not quite. An in-depth look at why Burberry has turned off Chinese consumers with its latest brand campaign.
11th December 2018
Alibaba and Double 11 in 2018: Beyond the Numbers
The Hot Pot strategy team breaks down the key trends stemming from Alibaba's Double 11 festival 2018.
8th October 2018
Hot Pot Opens Shanghai Office
Hot Pot has officially landed in Shanghai with the opening of a new office in K11 Art Mall.
15th September 2018
Hot Pot Presents at 2018 Google APAC Retail Summit, Shanghai
In September, Hot Pot were invited by Google to present at their 2018 APAC Retail Executive Summit in Shanghai.
