Notes on brand growth in Asia
Short reads on positioning, premiumization and cultural branding across China, Japan and Korea — plus conversations with operators on the Commerce Beyond Borders podcast.
Loose Fit, Tight Spot
In the case of Levi's, this SHA activation fulfills a positioning imperative (premium move in mission critical city).
Read →Birkenstock's Firm Footing in China
Birkenstock's first community concept boutique in mainland China is presented like a TCM clinic x reflexology spa ...
Read →Dior Does the Hard Thing
Bravery Is a Brand Signal The choice to do four, near-simultaneous pop-ups of this scale is the story.
Read →Balenciaga's Wellness Pivot... Symptom or Cure?
This looks more like a brand trying to treat the symptoms than finding a genuine cure.
Read →GROUNDS Zero in Shenzhen
This store doesn't create the pull; it converts existing pull into owned retail, ahead of a formal store this autumn and expansion into Shanghai, Beijing…
Read →Lindt is Tempering Retail Expectations
Lindt is a giant in the premium chocolate space ...but only now opening its first China flagship.
Read →FamilyMart is building a new world called FAMIMA
FamilyMart is doing the harder thing: making the brand itself the object, cultivating it into a cultural entity rather than turning products into IP.
Read →Saucony enters Hong Kong
Its an impressive first step into Hong Kong; premium location at K11 Art Mall, stone and concrete textures pulled from HK streets, exclusive colorways…
Read →Onitsuka Tiger points to a premium path with Xintiandi flagship
In a K-shaped Chinese market, premium positioning and heritage are advantages and buffers against rising competition.
Read →Can New Balance weave the right performance x style mix?
The brand experience pairs 120 years of manufacturing heritage, with Daoming bamboo weaving, a Sichuan intangible cultural heritage craft.
Read →From flagship to fleet
BUT it would be even better if they could link it to a cultural/content-lead approach to build a deeper connections to the brand.
Read →Off The Feed, Onto The Page
Print, cultural marketing, and physical pop-ups are re-emerging as the tools brands reach for when the goal is depth rather than scale.
Read →Attribution, AI Agents, and the New Rules of Discovery
Roshni Nambiar, Senior Director of DTC Analytics & Strategy at Unilever Prestige Group, joins Renee Hartman and Chris Baker to unpack how AI, social commerce, and shifting…
Listen →LOEWE marked 180 years with quiet cultural investment, not spectacle
The placement did the work building brand culture/community outside of the mainstream mall pathway.
Read →Miu Miu brings its global Tales & Tellers tour to Shanghai
Compounding Cultural Investments This tour isn't carrying Miu Miu's momentum alone, but it's the kind of quiet, foundational work that compounds.
Read →Whats with Shoes and Soup?
Similar community activations are popping up across all geographies, all scale in China.
Read →Is the TISSOT x Pinarello collaboration geared for success?
Premium cycling is three years into a post-Covid demand pocket — Shimano's China sales fell 38%.
Read →PANE is adding cultural layers faster than new locations
PANE is converting a retail location into a cultural address.
Read →Rolex brings 100 years of the Oyster to Shanghai
Collector taste is drifting toward heritage brands.
Read →50 Years of the Birkenstock Boston
Young consumers - what we called China’s ZenGen at the time - have been increasingly drawn to premium casual, understated design.
Read →Forever 21 is back in Shanghai. Its fourth China attempt in 17 years
Current operator Chengdi is partly owned by Vipshop — China's leading off-price platform.
Read →The 2026 World Cup ball rolls into Shanghai
Official World Cup Match Ball Since 1970 Owning football isn't a campaign objective for adidas — it's a brand identity claim.
Read →K-Swiss bets on Seoul to stage a fresh start
Influencers: Hyunjae (The Boyz) at the grand opening K-Swiss has opened The House of Court in Seongsu ...the flagship and pop-up capital of Asian retail…
Read →Burberry is carefully navigating China's luxury maze
heritage brands that pay tribute to their heritage instead of pushing into other areas like streetwear.
Read →Web Summit's Casey Lau on Why China is Moving Faster Than Anyone Realizes
Casey Lau, EVP at Web Summit and Co-founder of Startups HK Casey Lau has spent close to 30 years in Hong Kong building community at the intersection of startups, tech, and…
Listen →Wilson Is Defending Its Claim on Tennis Culture
Brands like Wilson that pin their identity so close to a specific sport/activity need to doggedly defend their 'ownership' of the space.
Read →PANE is building a firm footing in China
PANE has concentrated its retail footprint across China's anchor markets — deliberate positioning in premium hubs, each store carrying a distinct spatial…
Read →icebreaker's China ambitions just got a flagship
Liu Xueyi's presence adds cultural credibility.
Read →Wilson in China: Heritage as a Competitive Advantage in Tennis
A strong example of how global sports brands can use physical retail and experiential activations to build cultural credibility, not just visibility.
Read →New Balance’s 120th anniversary activation in Shanghai was as much
Heritage, craftsmanship, and hero products are back at the center of brand storytelling.
Read →MLB’s 学长鞋 Isn’t Just a Sneaker — It’s a Franchise
As China cycles through micro-trends faster than brands can react, anchor products matter more, not less.
Read →PUMA still isn’t anchored to anything...and its latest retail moves
The brand spans F1, HYROX, heritage sportswear, and lifestyle retail.
Read →Deadpan Shop & Drop
Subtly and humor are so often overlooked in these types of brand activations.
Read →Levi's invites Chengdu inside
A fully built narrative where her story and the brand's story become the same story.
Read →Palace plants its Tri-ferg in mainland China
Location as Positioning Zhangyuan puts Palace alongside Louis Vuitton and Dior in a revitalized heritage complex — without pretending to be them.
Read →Sweaty Betty has re-entered China with a store activation at
For brands like Sweaty Betty, built on community, empowerment, and lifestyle, that trade-off matters.
Read →Monocle Signals Shanghai as a Style Hub
Monocle fits alongside Blue Bottle, Brompton, Malbon, Loewe ...like a fashion and cultural capstone for a community that has it all, seen it all.
Read →Ribs and Robots: How Tony Roma's is Modernizing a 50-Year-Old Brand
Host Renee Hartman interviews Mohaimina (Mina) Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s, about the brand’s international franchise operations and adoption of AI and robotics. Haque, a…
Listen →Vuori takes aim at China's Tennis Community
Owning a Category/Sub-Culture If a brand is going to go after a category of interest, they should do as Vuori is doing with this series by genuinely…
Read →A sound strategy for brand building
Brands that anchor to a sub-cultural territory, such as sound, scent, a specific scene — build equity that is harder to replicate and slower to erode than…
Read →Noticing a pattern in running culture: it's no longer just about
Its a technical trail brand trying to hold relevance in Chinese cities where running culture increasingly lives at night, in crews, and after hours.
Read →Three brands. Fashion, coffee, toys...Whats the logic?
Brands: Starbucks × BEAMS × Tomica Launch: March 27, 2026 Locations: Harajuku pop-up + BEAMS stores + Starbucks online, Tokyo Most collabs stack two…
Read →A lot of global brands have lost visibility in China’s rapid
In China, even incremental moves like this can be early signals of how brands are trying to reposition.
Read →Chengdu: where flagships become brand worlds
Brands aren't just opening stores here — they're building immersive brand worlds, and the bar keeps rising.
Read →Streetwear Needs to get a Grip
By embedding climbing culture/ethos into a brand which is mostly a street/fashion brand, Tansanmagnesium is positioned for a critical pivot taking place…
Read →Descente is in full bloom in Beijing
That focus shows up in how the brand tells its story: less globally-standardized performance messaging, more culturally-tuned emotional narrative.
Read →New Balance x Niko and... 471
New Balance partnered with Japanese lifestyle brand Niko and...
Read →WE11DONE turned a white tee into a one-of-one
Imperfection reads as authenticity, not amateurism.
Read →On Cloud blends pavement with party in Taipei
As running, fitness and outdoor activities continue to grow across Asia, important for brands who want to lead in the space to offer up cultural…
Read →Nordisk Sets Up Camp at Moganshan
Danish outdoor brand Nordisk has opened its first global Brand Cultural Center in Moganshan ahead of its 125th anniversary in 2026.
Read →Hypebeast Cup - building brand community via sport
Experiences = community Football is doing useful work here as a cultural connector — accessible enough to draw a broad audience, specific enough to anchor…
Read →On Cloud Steps It Up in Shenzhen
On Cloud has serious momentum in China and is among a core set of performance brands leading a secular shift towards athleisure and performance wear.
Read →Nike Went Back to School - with Airmax and Snacks
While Ive had some concerns about some of these activations ...credit to Nike for appreciating the link with just how localized cultural memories are.
Read →Malbon Golf — the Shanghai flagship is open
Think less country club, more cultural hangout for a new subculture that happens to love golf.
Read →Storm Clouds Over Lululemon?
They’ve brought together the right ingredients: - Distinct, innovative product - Quality and detail that resonate with Asian consumers - Strong “cool…
Read →Nike × SKIMS in Seoul
The drop is amplified through SKIMS’ influencer ecosystem and Nike’s global reach — reinforcing its sport × fashion positioning.
Read →Nike brings ACG “Base Camp” to Beijing
Positioned as a “Base Camp,” the space is designed less like a traditional store — and more like a hub for outdoor culture.
Read →Barbour Turns Heritage Into Immersion in Shanghai
Shanghai | Gate M March 20–22 Barbour’s latest Shanghai activation goes beyond retail — it’s a multi-zone experience designed to bring British heritage to…
Read →Outdoor’s Next Pivot in China: The City
Founded by Eiichiro Homma and Takayuki Fujii, the brand is known for translating outdoor performance into urban, everyday clothing — using technical…
Read →Tracksmith Leans Into Marathon Culture in Tokyo
Across Asia, brands connected to running are aiming to own the ritual of race weekend, with strong community events, activities and value-add.
Read →HOKA Hits Full Speed in Shanghai
HOKA recently launched its Mach 7 through a two-stage city experience in Shanghai - with a branded van as its centerpiece.
Read →Carhartt and the Rise of Workwear Culture
And brands like Carhartt are a clear example of how functional heritage can successfully cross into contemporary culture.
Read →PUMA leans into motorsport culture in Shanghai this week
By activating during Shanghai’s Grand Prix week — which increasingly feels like a city-wide motorsport festival — the brand connects its racing heritage…
Read →Outdoor brand Goldwin’s Seoul flagship
In Korea: the approach is different: a flagship-led presence focused on brand positioning and design credibility.
Read →Thom Browne × ASICS: Access, Not Just Aesthetics
Why This Matters: With this collaboration Thom Browne is aiming to move beyond fashion sneakers ...into performance sneaker culture, merging its signature…
Read →Inside Tesco With Dr. Sumit Mitra: AI at Scale and India's Retail Revolution
Dr. Sumit Mitra is CEO of Tesco Business Solutions and Tesco India, overseeing a team that spans payroll and finance to AI, property, supply chain, and customer contact…
Listen →The Strategy Trap: Why Great Plans Fail at Execution
Most companies are pretty good at writing strategies. Far fewer are good at executing them. That gap — and what to do about it — is exactly what Kevin Ertell has spent his…
Listen →Dialing 6453: Nike’s Throwback Code for a New Generation
Strategically, this feels like Nike getting back to culture creation — positioning itself as a host for community, reminding people of the cultural…
Read →KODAK Apparel’s Asia rollout continues
KODAK is building a consistent presence around its nostalgic lifestyle positioning.
Read →KOLONSPORT's particle-level pop-up
And the design feels Korean-inspired, drawing a link to the brand heritage.
Read →THE BEAST — A Quiet Pioneer of Experiential Retail
While Korean lifestyle brands often get credit for pushing experiential retail, The BEAST has quietly been a trailblazer in China for years — turning…
Read →Is China’s Outdoor/Performance Market Getting Too Crowded?
China is a large market and can support a wide set of brands per category but positioning and distinctiveness need to be sharp!
Read →Jellycat rockets ahead across Asia
The simultaneous two-city rollout signals the scale, speed and momentum that Jellycat has right now.
Read →Malbon Golf — lifestyle first, sport second in Shanghai
Golf) but cannot yet play regularly ...brands like Malbon allow them to signal their passion - while still being styling.
Read →Brooks concept store highlights its position as pure runner’s shoe
Format: New concept image store Brooks might be the most trusted brand in specialty running stores globally.
Read →Dior Beauty — Turning Lipstick into Luck?
Chinese New Year 2026 (through mid-February) Chengdu Taikoo Li · East Plaza It’s a beautifully designed activation - merging brand codes and colors with…
Read →CASETiFY × G-Dragon Collaboration
CASETiFY’s G-Dragon inspired pop-up lands at a moment when the brand is growing aggressively in China, expanding from e-commerce into high-impact physical…
Read →Nespresso’s Spring Promenade
Activation: “Spring Promenade / 驰春游廊” Lunar New Year pop-up Nespresso is great at threading together seasonal and cultural moments with special edition…
Read →COACH is playing its hand well in China
CLOT brings a rare mix of streetwear credibility, premium sensibility, and deep local cultural connection.
Read →A Novel & Delightful Turn for Luxury Storytelling
Two things stand out: 1 Luxury as World-building Heritage here isn’t explained — it’s experienced.
Read →Valentino’s Lantern Festival
Bravo for all of the subtle weaving of the brand with culture, festival and connection to legacy.
Read →FENDI's Shanghai 'funhouse'
Wukang Road, Shanghai Flash pop-up Celebrity appearance: Tian Xuning The activation which launched on Jan 14th on Wukang Road (cultural entrepot)…
Read →Quiet luxury, moving more behind closed doors?
The signal is that luxury is shifting towards 'being in the know,' exclusivity and 'behind closed doors' experiences.
Read →Ready to explore in the Year of the Horse
Around 120 participants took part, including; brand teams, scholars, media, and KOLs.
Read →Kodak lands (back) at Kai Tak in Hong Kong
Framed around “Old Light, New Life,” the space reworks Kodak’s analog soul into a retro-culture lifestyle hub: film-lab industrial cues, tactile…
Read →Penfolds Putting Their Stamp Back On China's Wine Market
The activation featured Bin 389 (Australia) and FWT 585 (France) and included a cultural collaboration with Chinese artist Hua Chenyu, bringing mainstream…
Read →Adidas Originals is riding a hot hand in China:
Second: its move into community-anchored locations like Zhangyuan — outside traditional malls — reinforces that balance.
Read →Why Salomon’s first global “skiing + trail running” dual-concept
In a market full of interchangeable “outdoor-inspired” brands, Salomon is saying: this is where we come from.
Read →Remove Friction, Not Humans: Rethinking Retail Technology
What does it take to turn around 12 supermarkets during a COVID lockdown? Or build a centralized logistics operation under economic sanctions? João Correia has spent 25 years…
Listen →Guest gateways to local travel stories
Leading luxury hotels are moving from amenities to cultural content creation.
Read →This activation in Beijing’s Sanlitun feels a lot more like Nike
Last week I wrote about how Nike’s ‘soup pop-up’ in Guangzhou, while being a fun/creative experiment in localization ...probably wasn’t NIKE enough.
Read →Rapha’s First Shanghai Clubhouse
Specialty sports fashion is becoming one of the defining lifestyle signals of China’s new premium consumer.
Read →Spotify Amping Up Asia from Seoul
Seoul has become Asia’s cultural amplifier — a city whose music, aesthetics, and youth culture now ripple across the region.
Read →Moncler Taps China’s Winter-Sports Momentum
This is a market which is expanding rapidly, with a lot of competition in play ...so getting the brand positioning and storytelling right (right now) is…
Read →Is there a fly in Nike’s China soup?
The copywriting is tight, culturally fluent, and emotionally resonant — exactly what big-brand storytelling should look like in China.
Read →FILA's VETTA to help elevate the brand?
How far can ANTA move FILA into more premium, design-led territory?
Read →Is this the next Labubu?
Japan’s LOVOT just opened a flagship experience store at Shanghai IFC (Dec 2025) ...just in time for Christmas.
Read →Manduka’s China pop-up reflects a maturing yoga market
In December, premium yoga brand Manduka opened its first offline pop-up in China at Shanghai Plaza 66, running through March 2026.
Read →Lotus' “Furry Emira” Warm Collaboration w/PopMart
These collaborations reflect changes in how cars are being culturally considered.
Read →Why Duolingo chose Tokyo’s holiday shopping season to go offline
Smart to take advantage of this peak in consumer shopping to build momentum for brand icons and community.
Read →The New Wave of Chinese Brands Disrupting Everyone
Why are both international luxury brands and established Chinese players losing market share to local upstarts? In this episode, we sit down with Xiaofeng Gu, founder of…
Listen →Still early innings for MLB in China
MLB continues to lead the charge in turning athletic heritage into preppy x street success, merging K-fashion aesthetics with Chinese Gen Z’s appetite for…
Read →Crash landing in China
The designer, Francesco Pavia, also attended the activation, bringing some real authenticity to the effort.
Read →Boucheron's new home in Shanghai
And thankfully ...for the nostalgic amongst us, Boucheron has green as a key brand colour ....just like Starbucks ;).
Read →Miu Miu Momentum
Across Asia, Prada Group is channeling real momentum into Miu Miu — transforming it from a secondary label into a cultural force.
Read →Staple Pigeon has landed in Shanghai
And, the collab with Randomevent should help connect Staple to the local streetwear community.
Read →Mercedes-Benz Linking to Fashion
At Shanghai Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its “Vision Iconic” concept and Art Night under the theme Legendary Future (传奇新生) — transforming a…
Read →ADERERROR’s new Shanghai flagship
The ongoing cultural interplay across Asia, cultural cues now being shared more between China, Korean and Japan ...than ever before.
Read →Content Is the Game: Inside the Real State of Social Commerce
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, we go deep into what actually works in social commerce today — and what doesn’t. From London, former Meta & TikTok executive Dave…
Listen →Saucony launches a “Woolly” experiment in China
Developed exclusively for the local market, it reflects how Xtep’s steering Saucony toward lifestyle positioning — even as the brand remains rooted in…
Read →UNIQLO tries to create some heat in lead-up to winter
As consumers chase value in 2025, Uniqlo is being passed over for either cheaper options (Pinduoduo and local staple brands) OR for more premium brands.
Read →Miele's Shanghai Activation Links Laundry Care to Utility & New
Last weekend, Miele launched a Cashmere Wash Experience Lab in Shanghai, in collaboration with the Chinese heritage brand ERDOS 1980.
Read →HOKA's
The HOKA pop-up has nailed the styling and positioning for this activation by blending a modern, urban interpretation of outdoor with fashionable…
Read →Estee Lauder's Silk Road Dream Train
It’s intimate, premium and connects to an array of storytelling opportunities.
Read →Porsche Pivots from Performance to Provenance
Experiences Matter: China's premium consumers don't just want products — they want experiences that reflect their identity.
Read →Lululemon turns an art museum into a “Good State” playground
While health and fitness trends are still running hot in China ...building depth and content are essential in elevating LULU from premium apparel to…
Read →Vuori just launched in Beijing
Vuori is the brand most cited as chipping away at Lululemon in North America.
Read →Surprised it took this long
Bambu Lab just opened its first flagship store in Shenzhen — not as a showroom, but as an immersive.
Read →Entertainment, Community, Trust: Palmstreet’s Playbook for Livestream Commerce
Palmstreet is building what they call the world’s online “Main Street”—and the engagement is wild. In this episode, Chen Li (Founder & CEO, Palmstreet) joins Renee and Chris…
Listen →Smart Positioning for China's Style-Conscious Market
Stanley's collaboration with Jennie from BlackPink, is aimed at elevating the brand positioning for China's notoriously selective, style-driven consumers.
Read →Tinder's
Points to how brands can create activations that put the interests of the audience first while still making a strong statement for the brand.
Read →aespa x Spotify
MY VAULT - Phygital Activation K-pop group aespa partnered with Spotify for a hybrid fan experience promoting their Rich Man album across Seoul, Tokyo…
Read →Cross-Pollination Strategy: PUBG x G-DRAGON
Using cultural franchises to expand into new communities.
Read →Fenty's Chengdu activation points to a better formula?
Following up on last week's discussion about China activation challenges—Fenty Beauty just demonstrated a formula for balancing attention/engagement while…
Read →Urban Decay's
With the pop-up, Urban Decay tapped into back-to-school nostalgia + identity-making rituals and turned its enrollment efforts into a game.
Read →GAP's China Comeback: Re-inventing its image, connecting to youth
Brand revivals: need both operational excellence (Baozun's expansion + profitability) AND cultural repositioning.
Read →Is Timberland ready for a next step in China?
Timberland just wrapped up an 8-day activation at Shanghai's West Bund Dream Center (Sep 20-27), putting their iconic yellow boot centre stage.
Read →ASICS Blast Factory
This past weekend (Sep 13-14) in Shanghai, ASICS transformed a warehouse into a.
Read →Labubu x Kpop star.... Talk about a potent combination!
When you combine a global viral sensation with K-pop star power in Korea's cultural hotspot, the content multiplies exponentially.
Read →Mizuno's Lifestyle to Performance Bridge
While 'Sportstyle' focus is on streetwear culture and designs ...it hints at a deeper pedigree for the brand in performance.
Read →Make Your Own Luck: Scott Kronick on Global Growth, China Lessons & Saying Yes to the Meeting
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, host Renee Hartmann and co-host Chris Baker sit down with communications leader Scott Kronick (ex–Ogilvy & Mather) for an…
Listen →Collaboration at Scale: How Indie Beauty Brands Grow Together
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Renee Hartmann and Chris Baker sit down with Lynn Power, a former advertising executive turned entrepreneur behind several…
Listen →As a coffee lover myself, this brand campaign and pop-up from
There was a time in China (pre-Starbucks) when people doubted China would ever embrace coffee, as it was thought to be solely a tea culture.
Read →Lancome’s 160-meter
swimming pool at Kerry Centre (KCJA) is another “wow” moment in a wave of 2025 brand (re)activations.
Read →McDonald's China is transforming 7,100+ restaurants into
Strategic considerations: Leveraging unique brand assets (IP) provides McDonalds with a different path forward.
Read →Adidas' Panda Play in Chengdu
As consumers gravitate toward brands that genuinely understand local culture (ie.
Read →Sweden's Haglofs is preparing the opening of its first-ever Global
Haglofs, appears to be a relative late-comer to China - a market that is already chock-full of premium active wear brands.
Read →Retail Is Everywhere: Platform Commerce, Trust, and the Future of Immersive Shopping
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, Renee Hartmann and Chris Baker sit down with Michael Zakkour—founder of Five New Digital and Managing Director at The Sell Side…
Listen →A VC’s View on the Future of Shopping: How Vincent Diallo Sees the Game Changing
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Renee Hartmann and Chris Baker sit down with Vincent Diallo, venture capitalist, Investment Partner at Progression and…
Listen →The Perfect Storefront: Digital Commerce Excellence
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Chris Baker (Vancouver, Canada) and Renee Hartmann (Sintra, Portugal) sit down with Swagat Choudhury, Global Digital…
Listen →Inside Barbour’s Global Strategy: Quiet Luxury, Localization & Growth
In this insightful episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Chris Baker and Renee Hartmann engage with Neil Parker, Managing Director of Global Distributors at Barbour. With…
Listen →Deglobalization in Action: What’s Next for Brands and Borders?
Renee Hartman joins Chris Baker from opposite sides of the globe — Galway, Ireland and Seoul, South Korea — to unpack the latest developments in global trade, retail…
Listen →Commerce at a Crossroads
Welcome to another episode of Commerce Beyond Borders! This week, your hosts Renee Hartmann and Chris Baker sit down—just the two of them—for a candid, insightful…
Listen →Global Retail Disruptors: AI, Omnichannel, and the Future of Shopping
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Renee Hartman and Chris Baker sit down with Paula Macaggi, founder of the OFFbounds podcast, to discuss global retail…
Listen →The European AI Landscape: Balancing Ethics and Innovation
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Renee Hartmann and Chris Baker welcome Michele Caruso, professor of AI and data marketing at the University of Paris Saclay…
Listen →China's AI Ascent: DeepSeek, Constraints, and the Global Tech Race
Join hosts Chris Baker (Hong Kong) and Renee Hartman (Portugal) on this week’s episode of Commerce Beyond Borders as they sit down with Dan Wong, AI Forum Director at the…
Listen →Why China’s Electric Vehicles Are Keeping Germany and Detroit Up at Night
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Chris Baker and Renee Hartman are joined by Tu Le, founder of Sino Auto Insights, to unpack why China’s electric vehicle…
Listen →Digital Core, Human Layer: The Future of Global Retail Innovation
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Renee Hartman and Chris Baker are joined by Carl Boutet, a seasoned expert in retail technology, digital media, and AI…
Listen →Rethinking Emerging Markets: Lessons from Orbit Startups' Global Innovation
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner of Orbit Startups, shares deep insights from his 28-year journey investing in emerging…
Listen →Global Commerce Insights: From China to Europe
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, host Renee Hartman and Chris Baker sit down with Matthew Jung, global president of Jack Wolfskin and Topgolf Callaway Brands…
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