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PRIVATE LABELS IN CHINA. Underdeveloped but with great potential. March 2013. YUJUN QIU. Retail Analyst. Overview of private labels in China International retailers lead the way Domestic retailers playing catch-up Problems and challenges Outlook Implications. Contents.
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PRIVATE LABELS IN CHINA Underdeveloped but with great potential March 2013 YUJUN QIU Retail Analyst
Overview of private labels in China International retailers lead the way Domestic retailers playing catch-up Problems and challenges Outlook Implications Contents
They have a short history -having only appeared in the 1990s. • Chinese shoppers are brand conscious. • There is a lack of consumer awareness - as many retailer have shied away from using their own retail brands on the ranges. • Of their simple and limited positioning. • On-going quality problems. • Struggling international retailers. • Inexperienced local retailers. • This is because: • Private labels (PL) in China are still in their infancy. • 1. Overview of private labels in China
Compared to mature European market, private labels in China are low in penetration and coverage, of simple positioning and lack consumer trust. • Private labels are underdeveloped in China. • 1. Overview of private labels in China Private Labels: Europe vs China, 2012 Source: PLMA, Planet Retail