https://www.scmp.com/rss/521773/feed Lululemon: A leading Canadian multinational athletic apparel retailer, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and incorporated in Delaware, USA. It specialises in designing and selling premium athletic wear and accessories for yoga, running, and training, pioneering the athleisure market. Lululemon primarily targets affluent, health-conscious individuals, expanding its reach to men. Known for its high-quality, innovative products and strong community engagement, it has achieved... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Wynna Wong Wynna Wong More than 60 new brands, mostly luxury labels, will move into K11 Musea as part of a revamp to boost the shopping centre’s offerings, but an analyst has warned of a complicated external environment weighing on the retail sector’s prospects. These brands are set to join the Tsim Sha Tsui mall in a tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space, with operators expecting rents for the revamped stores to rise by double digits. New or expanded flagship stores include Audemars Piguet,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:30:13 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Several years ago, prime ground-floor spaces in major shopping malls across Beijing and Shanghai’s business districts were commonly occupied by electric vehicle (EV) showrooms, with staff often escorting customers to car parks for test drives. Many of these stores have now closed amid sluggish EV sales – yet mall owners have not been left disappointed. Instead, a new retail landscape is emerging, filled with tenants who are proving to be even more effective at drawing crowds and boosting rental... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346537/china-mall-shuffle-evs-exit-whos-filling-ground-floor-showrooms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346537/china-mall-shuffle-evs-exit-whos-filling-ground-floor-showrooms?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong American athleisure brand Alo Yoga has taken over a large waterfront commercial space in Hong Kong after being vacated by a British luxury food retailer, with analysts saying “experience-led” wellness brands are emerging as rare bright spots in an otherwise uneven retail recovery. The local debut of the brand at the 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui follows the exit of food retailer Fortnum & Mason on January 25. The move comes amid a prolonged retail downturn and a... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342767/alo-yoga-takes-over-waterfront-commercial-space-hong-kong-asia-play-heats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342767/alo-yoga-takes-over-waterfront-commercial-space-hong-kong-asia-play-heats?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:10:37 +0000 Chen Hong Chen Hong In a premium supermarket in Shanghai one recent weekend, 33-year-old information technology specialist Zhao Wenyu paused in front of the health food aisle, comparing protein content and ingredient lists on imported granola and organic milk – rather than checking discounts. Zhao now spends around 3,000 yuan (US$420) a month on organic food, nutritional supplements and functional beverages, up from about 1,200 yuan three years ago. “I don’t mind paying more if I am satisfied with the product’s... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339394/changing-tastes-chinas-new-affluent-consumers-seek-quality-not-extravagance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339394/changing-tastes-chinas-new-affluent-consumers-seek-quality-not-extravagance?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:30:13 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will make an official visit to China next week as his government tries to rebuild relations with the Asian superpower and reduce Canada’s economic reliance on the US. Carney is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the visit and will have discussions on trade, energy, agriculture and international security, his office said Wednesday. It will be the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister in nearly a decade, after a diplomatic row was... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339101/canadas-carney-visit-china-trump-tariffs-hurt-us-ties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339101/canadas-carney-visit-china-trump-tariffs-hurt-us-ties?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:18:30 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Think of a puffer jacket as a lightweight duvet you can wear, its technical down filling providing incredible comfort and warmth, depending on the thickness and the exact materials used. There are a plethora of styles to choose from too, with different lengths, fits and weights, and with or without embellishments such as pockets and hoods. Scroll on for our picks from major brands below. Burberry Burberry’s signature check pattern brings a distinctively different feel to its Check Ambleside... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334038/8-cosy-yet-stylish-down-jackets-just-time-winter-chanel-prada-louis-vuitton-moncler-lululemon-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334038/8-cosy-yet-stylish-down-jackets-just-time-winter-chanel-prada-louis-vuitton-moncler-lululemon-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:00:11 +0000 Daniel Ren Daniel Ren Chinese companies signed a record US$83.5 billion in import deals at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, reinforcing the importance of mainland consumers as growth drivers for global businesses and the world economy less than two weeks after the US and China reached a trade truce. The total – the fifth straight record high for the annual six-day event, which concluded on Monday – represented a 4.4 per cent increase from a year earlier, according to the organiser, the CIIE... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3332228/chinas-importers-sign-record-us835-billion-deals-ciie-after-us-china-trade-truce?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3332228/chinas-importers-sign-record-us835-billion-deals-ciie-after-us-china-trade-truce?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:09 +0000 Julie Zhang Julie Zhang Multinational corporations including French beauty giant L’Oréal and Canadian sportswear brand Lululemon have pledged continued investment in China at the world’s largest trade fair in Shanghai, signalling confidence in the world’s second-largest economy amid signs of a consumer recovery. Speaking on the sidelines of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), L’Oréal chief executive Nicolas Hieronimus said “investing in China is investing in the future”, citing the country’s recovering luxury... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3331810/luxury-and-lifestyle-giants-signal-renewed-confidence-chinas-consumer-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3331810/luxury-and-lifestyle-giants-signal-renewed-confidence-chinas-consumer-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:29:58 +0000 Daniel Ren,Julie Zhang Daniel Ren,Julie Zhang Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged to further open the country’s vast consumer market to international businesses after Beijing and Washington reached a significant trade deal that was expected to help restore normality to global supply chains. Addressing about 1,000 government officials, business leaders and merchants at the opening of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on Wednesday, the premier said Beijing remained resolute about supporting globalisation and... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3331559/china-embrace-free-markets-and-free-trade-premier-li-qiang-says-ciie-opening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3331559/china-embrace-free-markets-and-free-trade-premier-li-qiang-says-ciie-opening?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:16:33 +0000 Daniel Ren Daniel Ren Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has become the latest tenant of Hongkong Land’s mixed-use project Westbund Central in Shanghai, adding lustre to a waterfront area in the city’s southwestern Xuhui district amid a property downtrend. The company would officially open its China store support centre on October 27, a move to show Lululemon’s vibrancy in line with the development of the West Bund, an emerging central business district (CBD) built on the 11km-long zone, according to Ng San... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3328746/lululemon-moves-hongkong-lands-project-shanghai-giving-emerging-cbd-boost?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3328746/lululemon-moves-hongkong-lands-project-shanghai-giving-emerging-cbd-boost?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:36:15 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu A musical inspired by Hong Kong true crime, delicious Thai-flavoured treats, a sale of preloved clothing worn by local celebrities, and a session of meditation and matcha are among the fun activities happening in Hong Kong this weekend. Read on to find out more. 1. Aricha Gelato and Snack Baby In collaboration with Snack Baby Gelato, Thailand’s Aricha Gelato House will host a pop-up event on September 20-21 in Central. For one weekend only, Hongkongers can get a taste of Bangkok through Aricha’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3325846/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3325846/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press US stocks wobbled lower on Friday as Wall Street questioned whether the US job market has slowed by just enough to get the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to help the economy, or by so much that a downturn may be on the way. After rising to an early gain, the S&P 500 erased it and fell 0.3 per cent below the all-time high it set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 220 points, or 0.5 per cent, after swinging between an early gain of nearly 150 points and a loss of 400.... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324562/wall-street-climbs-new-highs-hopes-interest-rate-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324562/wall-street-climbs-new-highs-hopes-interest-rate-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:57:23 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Jane Wong’s striking portrayal of the only Chinese-speaking female VIP in Squid Game season three instantly captured global attention with her beautiful smile, fluent English and an unexpected line of dialogue in Mandarin. In episode four, while waiting for the next round of the game to begin, she decides to leave her seat. Another male VIP asks her in a flirtatious tone, “Where are you going? Don’t do that. Have a drink with me.” She responds in Mandarin, “I’d rather drink with a stool than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3317248/meet-jane-wong-hong-kong-actress-starring-squid-game-season-3-shes-worked-andy-lau-and-nicholas-tse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3317248/meet-jane-wong-hong-kong-actress-starring-squid-game-season-3-shes-worked-andy-lau-and-nicholas-tse?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:00:23 +0000 Cathy Hilborn Feng Cathy Hilborn Feng When journalists Lily Canter, a contributor to the South China Morning Post, and Emma Wilkinson started running together in ultra races – ones that take six hours or more to finish – in 2020, they noticed that there were few women. Those women that did take part, though, did remarkably well. When the pair started to look into it, they realised this was true for other endurance sports, too. In their new book Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport, they delve into the science of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3316460/how-women-can-conquer-endurance-sports-female-specific-training?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3316460/how-women-can-conquer-endurance-sports-female-specific-training?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:15:08 +0000