Reflecting on recent article published by Jing: https://lnkd.in/gmnuvypF Western luxury brands face significant challenges in adapting to China's market predominantly driven by Gen Z cluster (avg. 29 year old) due to cultural misalignment and slow adaptation of tech. Surprisingly, majority of brands seems struggle to resonate with Chinese consumers' desire for authenticity and culturally relevant narratives. Moreover, there is a lag in offering immersive digital experiences and personalized services that Chinese Gen Z expects. Reasons for these shortcomings may vary from rigid corporate structures to "simply" due to complexity of integrating advanced technologies into existing frameworks. POV: If these brands fail to quickly apply learning from their experiences in China, will they risk facing similar issues in Southeast Asia, where local competitors are already leveraging cultural insights and digital innovation to capture market share. If yes, this might result in a significant loss of relevance and revenue in SEA burgeoning markets like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines. What's your take on that? #dentsu #dentsutotalcommerce #dentsutechnology #dentsuinsights
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This insightful post by Jacques Roizen points to the rapidly changing competitive landscape in China. His comments regarding the rapid evolution of industries as diverse as electric vehicles and luxury beauty point to how difficult it has become to predict market dynamics across a range of verticals and the importance of planning for a variety of scenarios. The author notes: "Those waiting for obvious signals will be too late - the transformation of their competitive landscape will be as dramatic as what we've seen in the automotive sector."
Chinese luxury and beauty markets expert and public speaker Managing Director, China Consulting at Digital Luxury Group
BEAUTY MARKET ALERT: Do you remember 5 years ago, when everyone was talking about Chinese Electric Vehicles (EV) taking over the world? Me neither! Now, Chinese luxury beauty brands have adopted a pattern that mirrors the rise of Chinese EVs, but most global brands are missing critical signals - this has implications far beyond China! What's really happening: 1️⃣ Digital ecosystem blind spot Global brands are dramatically underutilizing the Chinese digital ecosystem. DLG (Digital Luxury Group)’s China Digital Acceleration program reveals that free tools on Tmall and JD.COM - tools primarily leveraged by Chinese brands - can drive performance improvement in ROI and revenue of 20%. Yet most global players continue to ignore these opportunities. 2️⃣ Market intelligence gap Most global beauty brands are exclusively tracking other international players in China, while overlooking local competitors. This myopic focus creates a dangerous blind spot, particularly as Chinese brands quietly capture market share through innovation. 3️⃣ Brand positioning evolution Contrary to common perception, Chinese beauty brands aren't competing on price, adnthey are not rewriting the book on how to build a luxury beauty brand - they're competing on sophistication. They're building rich brand universes and prioritizing storytelling over promotions. Even when they are on Douyin/TikTok, a channel known for its far lower profitability and discount focused content, new local luxury beauty brands focus their livestreams on their brand story, their hero products’ benefits, while barely offering any discount or promotion. The Implications: Just like with EVs, Chinese beauty brands are perfecting their playbook in China before global expansion. When they will begin to enter Europe or North America - backed by strong cashflow, institutional investors, or IPO funding - the scale and sophistication of their market entry will surprise many. The Bottom Line: Global beauty brands have a rapidly closing window to adapt. Those waiting for obvious signals will be too late - the transformation of their competitive landscape will be as dramatic as what we've seen in the automotive sector. At DLG (Digital Luxury Group), we help global brands compete in China, by leveraging the tools, tactics and strategies that fuel the success of local players. We have successfully implemented our proprietary China Digital Acceleration program with over a dozen global luxury and premium brands in the last 2 years. If you are not certain whether your digital operations across Social, Media, EC and CRM reflect the best practices of the Chinese market, please reach out. #China #Beauty #Luxury #Prestige #Growth #Markets #Marketing #DigitalStrategy #Innovation #Economics #Digital
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The rise of Chinese luxury beauty brands mirrors the EV revolution—innovating locally before expanding globally. With Chinese Gen Z prioritizing storytelling and sustainability, global brands must act now. Leveraging tools like Tmall & JD.com isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential! 🚀 Let’s discuss: how can global players close the gap and stay competitive in this rapidly evolving market? 🌍💡
Chinese luxury and beauty markets expert and public speaker Managing Director, China Consulting at Digital Luxury Group
BEAUTY MARKET ALERT: Do you remember 5 years ago, when everyone was talking about Chinese Electric Vehicles (EV) taking over the world? Me neither! Now, Chinese luxury beauty brands have adopted a pattern that mirrors the rise of Chinese EVs, but most global brands are missing critical signals - this has implications far beyond China! What's really happening: 1️⃣ Digital ecosystem blind spot Global brands are dramatically underutilizing the Chinese digital ecosystem. DLG (Digital Luxury Group)’s China Digital Acceleration program reveals that free tools on Tmall and JD.COM - tools primarily leveraged by Chinese brands - can drive performance improvement in ROI and revenue of 20%. Yet most global players continue to ignore these opportunities. 2️⃣ Market intelligence gap Most global beauty brands are exclusively tracking other international players in China, while overlooking local competitors. This myopic focus creates a dangerous blind spot, particularly as Chinese brands quietly capture market share through innovation. 3️⃣ Brand positioning evolution Contrary to common perception, Chinese beauty brands aren't competing on price, adnthey are not rewriting the book on how to build a luxury beauty brand - they're competing on sophistication. They're building rich brand universes and prioritizing storytelling over promotions. Even when they are on Douyin/TikTok, a channel known for its far lower profitability and discount focused content, new local luxury beauty brands focus their livestreams on their brand story, their hero products’ benefits, while barely offering any discount or promotion. The Implications: Just like with EVs, Chinese beauty brands are perfecting their playbook in China before global expansion. When they will begin to enter Europe or North America - backed by strong cashflow, institutional investors, or IPO funding - the scale and sophistication of their market entry will surprise many. The Bottom Line: Global beauty brands have a rapidly closing window to adapt. Those waiting for obvious signals will be too late - the transformation of their competitive landscape will be as dramatic as what we've seen in the automotive sector. At DLG (Digital Luxury Group), we help global brands compete in China, by leveraging the tools, tactics and strategies that fuel the success of local players. We have successfully implemented our proprietary China Digital Acceleration program with over a dozen global luxury and premium brands in the last 2 years. If you are not certain whether your digital operations across Social, Media, EC and CRM reflect the best practices of the Chinese market, please reach out. #China #Beauty #Luxury #Prestige #Growth #Markets #Marketing #DigitalStrategy #Innovation #Economics #Digital
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