How can Luckin Coffee launch 119 new drinks in a year
What do you get when a "tech" company makes coffee? 119 new drinks a year — and a Cheese Latte that breaks the internet
Why would Luckin Coffee’s owner want to buy Starbucks China?
Centurium Capital, which controls Luckin Coffee, is bidding for Starbucks China in a potential $10B deal.
It’s a strategic move to block rivals and control both premium (Starbucks) and value (Luckin) segments.
If successful, Centurium could dominate China’s coffee market—and put pressure on budget players like Mixue.
Outpaced and outbid: the squeeze on Southeast Asia’s ecommerce 3PLs
Southeast Asia’s ecommerce logistics is consolidating fast. In 2024, J&T, SPX, and Lazada Logistics handled 60% of parcel volume, squeezing out smaller 3PLs. Unlike China, where sellers choose delivery partners, Southeast Asia’s platform-controlled model is creating a winner-takes-most dynamic.
Alibaba injects $7B subsidies to fuel China’s quick commerce war
Will it distract Meituan's global expansion?
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