Two decades in Africa taught Amanbo’s founder that localization is essential to building an e-commerce business on the continent.

PDD’s focus on first-party brands offers context for a new name appearing across Temu storefronts and trademark filings.

Luckin has eyed the region before, but neither side has signaled plans for a Middle East expansion.

Its approach differs from Keeta’s, which targets local consumers in overseas markets.

New owner Proya is banking on the brand’s growing international profile.

After cars and TVs, Chinese brands are targeting the region’s affluent consumers with jewelry, watches, and wine.

Strong growth in China through Alifish has not eased pressure on Sanrio in the public market.

Its marketplace business is growing quickly in the US, but it faces a long road against established players such as Amazon.

The company is expanding its multi-brand strategy as it seeks growth beyond its self-operated business and benchmarks itself against Inditex and H&M.

Wanchen’s asset-light model, rapid turnover, and high leverage keep its equity base small and shareholder returns elevated.