Hema X Membership concept was created to rival international giants like Costco and Sam’s Club,However, in the wine category, Hema X struggled to deliver on its premium positioning. Read More
Wine
Japan’s wine imports edged higher in value during the first half of 2025, defying a marginal dip in volume thanks largely to robust demand for French wine led by Champagne. Read More
The departure adds to a growing list of leadership shake-ups at the baijiu maker, which is majority-owned by London-based drinks giant Diageo. Read More
With 141 million yuan in legal disputes, stock dumping allegations, and whispers of liquidation, the unraveling of Chongqing Yifei reveals deeper trouble brewing in China’s traditional retail alcohol sector. Read More
Hong Kong's wine imports data for H1 2025 is out. France, ever the stalwart, eked out modest growth and surprisingly, mainland China muscled into Hong Kong’s top ten sources for the first time. Read More
Despite tepid performance from first half of 2025, Australian Vintage Ltd.'s China business is rebounding, its key partner in China COFCO Wine & Wine told us. Read More
Imports of Italian sparkling wine into China surged in June, but is the spike a sign of booming demand, or simply the result of global trade jitters and changing drinking habits? We talked to leading wine groups and importers to find out. Read More
China’s—and arguably the world’s—largest alcohol retail chain, 1919 Group, has announced plans to close approximately 1,500 stores, citing a misalignment in business philosophy with some of its franchise partners. Read More
Outside of China, Australia’s wine export performance was mixed. While markets such as Hong Kong, Thailand, and Indonesia recorded sharp declines, exports to Malaysia and India posted notable gains. Read More
In Taiwan, a licensed liquor merchant and his associates stand accused of bottling bootleg spirits in recycled Hennessy and Dalmore bottles — and selling them as the real thing. For a year, no one noticed. Read More