This century’s “baby boomers” are in China
China’s rising consumer middle class, driven by urbanization and rising per capita consumption levels will drive global growth and analysts estimate that the effect could be greater than that of the post-war baby boomers of the west. China’s working class, aged 15-59, is expected to swell by an additional 100 million people in the next […]
Consumer Brands Are Creatively Communicating Through Modern Media
As China transitions towards consumption, brands are aggressively positioning marketing budgets towards modern media. Across the board, spending on new forms of media increased from 20% of marketing budgets in 2012 to 43% in 2015, and is expected to reach 60% in 2016. Modern media refers to content made available on the internet and mobile […]
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Opportunities; Luxury firms find growth in Asia despite China slowdown
“It’s not about market dynamics,” said Kelly Hu, an associate at China-focused private equity firm Lunar Capital, “It’s about finding the right brands and the right products for the right market segment.” Hu was speaking at the 16th Fashion & Luxury Goods Industry Meeting, celebrated at IESE’s Barcelona campus this month. The meeting was […]
Lunar 2016 Outlook Remains Positive
We started 2015 with enthusiasm for the Chinese consumer, A-shares generating 53% annualized returns, and healthy private equity performance. This year begins with severe pessimism about China’s economic transition, public markets all sharply lower, and private equity returns in question. One friend complained that his clients were demanding to know why anyone even still focuses […]
Catching the Next Wave of Consumption Driven by Policy
It has taken China more than three decades of rapid urbanization and persistent high growth rates to get to where we are today, and the Chinese economy is now entering a “new normal” that requires sustained efforts to re-balance its fundamental economic structure to focus on stable, single-digit, growth driven by the consumer. Beijing’s recently […]
Our Perspective on the Current Economic Situation and China’s Consumer
China may be undergoing a bumpy but managed landing but our operations suggest that the consumer remains on track. The Chinese economy is not melting down. That notwithstanding, this shift has resulted in Asian market capital outflows that have driven valuations of certain key markets to levels not seen since the global financial crisis. […]
I Pinco Pallino Store Opening at Parkview Green
On August 20, 2015, I Pinco Pallino new flagship store opening in Parkview Green, one of top new malls in Beijing, with unique artist style. The opening gained the strong support and adoration from Zhang Zi Yi and popular Kid Star Tian Xing.
The Mobility of Consumption
Mobile “on the go” shopping in China is becoming the norm – from researching products and discussing with friends to purchasing with a swipe of the finger. Mobile shopping is changing the way customers discover, research and ultimately buy products in China, primarily through 1) providing tools to conduct research while in-store, 2) creating robust […]
Lunar Capital Update: Achievements in 2014
Our achievements in 2014 continue to serve as a validation of our thesis, strategy and commitment to consumer-focused, operationally-intensive, control-oriented investments in China. Our most recent fund, Lunar Capital Partners-III, is now fully invested with strong prospects for further valuation gains and distributions. Our apparel investment, Yeehoo, ended 2014 with revenue and earnings up significantly, […]
Celebrity Zhang Ziyi at Pitti Bimbo to Present I Pinco Pallino 2015 Fall Winter Collection
Florence, Italy: On January 22, international superstar Miss Zhang Ziyi attended the I Pinco Pallino 2015 Fall Winter Collection Release Conference at Pitti Bimbo. As the first guest designer for the Italian fashion clothing brand, Zhang Ziyi designed the dress she wore to the event, an “adult version” made in accordance with the “kids' version” also designed by Ziyi. For more, please click here.
