A note on the coronavirus
A note from Jonathan Smith, Hot Pot's Founder & CEO, on China's resilience, adaptability, and solidarity.
4 Trends Shaping China’s Luxury Market Amid Covid-19
Hot Pot China have observed an acceleration of existing trends that have gained momentum due to the Covid-19 impact. Here are 4 key trends that global brands must watch going forward.
5 Ways Trade Partners (TPs) Can Boost or Ruin Your Brand in China
Learn how trade partners can make or break your ecommerce success in China with these five critical insights from Hot Pot China.
China Playbook Unlocked: Lululemon’s China Campaign Embraces Failure
Lululemon's campaign embraces vulnerability and emotional honesty, reflecting a shift away from performance-only in sports and lifestyle marketing in China
Is China Ready for the No-Bra Movement?
Is China ready to embrace the no-bra movement? Explore the rise of comfort-first lingerie and the mixed reactions on social media.
Top Performing Athleisure Brands on China’s Ecommerce Platforms
Top athleisure brands in China excel with strategic repositioning, innovative products and DTC models, dominating ecommerce sales in 2024.
Lucky in Love? 2020 Qixi Brand Campaign Review
This Qixi saw more international brands than ever before participate in the local festival. Hot Pot explores a selection of campaigns’ strengths and weaknesses this year.
Has China’s Cancel Culture arrived?
Hot Pot Strategist Pippa Ebel explores recent dramatic events during the Zhengzhou floods and how celebrity donations (or lack thereof) have drawn the ire of netizens across China.
Case Study: Campari Group | How to Build a Cognac Strategy Across Asia
Develop a successful Cognac strategy in Asia for a new generation: Leveraging market insights, consumer personas and targeted brand positioning.
3 examples of Singles' Day Success
11.11, otherwise known as Singles Day, is now a major date in the diary for brands operating in China. We take a look at some of the results from this year’s e-commerce festival, and highlight 3 reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the brand landscape.
The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Tmall Partner
Advice from Hot Pot China’s experts on whether Tmall might be right for your brand and how to select the right partner.
Peaky Climbers: Breaking Down China’s Great Outdoors Boom
It is no great secret that tough COVID-19 restrictions in China have had a widespread impact on the population’s daily life. China’s ‘Zero Covid’ strategy extending and deepening the lockdowns to such an extent that young people’s daily lives and motivations for free time have been changed signifi