China’s eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday brought a mild rebound in dining and retail consumption — and with it, some signs of life in wine sales, particularly through on-demand delivery platforms. Read More
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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
In this candid profile, Jia Pei—a second-generation liquor retailer—shares her journey from launching a wine store in suburban Chengdu to building a retail chain amid China's shifting alcohol market. From the highs of booming wine sales to the hard lessons of expansion, Jia reflects on resilience, reinvention, and why she’s betting on wine, even as others retreat. Read More
Sam's Club could be making record sales in 2024 but can its wine sales keep up? Read More
In Zengcheng, a small town known for lychees and denim, one entrepreneur’s 16-year journey with wine reveals a story of grit, reinvention, and quiet resilience.
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Low-cost wines are gaining ground in South Korea as price-conscious consumers turn to directly sourced bottles priced under 10,000 won (US$7.06). Read More
Leon Liang left a secure corporate career to pursue his passion for wine, a journey that began with blind tasting championships and led to the creation of Sannianjian, a chain of curated wine shops that blend cultural insight with expert selection. Here's the story of Sannianjiang, a haven for China's tight-knit wine community. Read More
How has Pudao thrived in a challenging environment, and why is wine education and popularization a key focus of its business? We spoke with Celia Liu, who took over as director of Pudao last year, on the brand's 15-year journey in an evolving market and its vision. Read More
Vivino, the popular wine rating and sales platform, is set to open its first-ever physical store in Singapore, marking the company's continued expansion into the Asian market following its earlier entry into China. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine market continues to buckle under sluggish retail, weak tourism and exodus of locals wining and dining across the border, as shown by the city’s wine imports data. However, a leading wine importer in the city expects a turnaround by end of the year. Read More