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Jonathan Smith 4 March 2024
Up until recently, with a few exceptions, China required animal testing on all imported...
Beauty News View post - China Beauty: Timeline of Animal Testing Regulations
Jonathan Smith 19 January 2022
UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL During last year’s Singles’ Day, beauty brands came out on...
Strategy Beauty Insights View post - 5 Beauty Brands That Could Improve In China
Jonathan Smith 17 January 2022
Hot Pot is privileged to partner with one of Britain’s most iconic and historical...
Insights News Retail View post - China Case Study: Liberty of London
Jonathan Smith 5 January 2022
As we wave off 2021, and welcome in 2022, many of us take the opportunity to...
Insights News View post - Hot Pot’s 2022 Predictions for China
Jonathan Smith 10 December 2021
In January this year, the Economist announced that “retailers everywhere should look at...
Strategy Retail View post - Interview: China’s Changing Fashion Landscape
Jonathan Smith 17 November 2021
Singles' day, 11.11, or “Double 11” originated as a celebration of singledom in China...
News Retail View post - Singles’ Day 2021: expert opinions
Jonathan Smith 1 November 2021
Hot Pot China recently hosted its first offline event since pre-pandemic at the stunning...
Strategy View post - “China Ecommerce: Now & Next” Key Takeaways
Jonathan Smith 13 October 2021
Is VR (virtual reality) marketing heralding a new age of marketing? Flaunting Oculus VR...
Jonathan Smith 6 September 2021
Who says advertising can’t be romantic? The Hot Pot China team, never ones to shy away...
Strategy Beauty Retail View post - QiXi 2021: Valentine’s Campaigns sparking passion