Monday, February 8, 2016

Chinese Shoppers in South Korea Shun Luxury for Local Brands


SEOUL, Korea — Chinese visitors to South Korea are buying less from global luxury mainstays like Louis Vuitton and Chanel in favour of cheaper homegrown brands, as young, independent travellers make up a bigger share of tourists.


Lured by the “Korean Wave” of culture exports, from soap operas and K-pop music to food and fashion, price-conscious younger Chinese visitors are seeking a more authentic and less expensive shopping experience.


South Korea trails only Thailand as an overseas…



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Chinese Shoppers in South Korea Shun Luxury for Local Brands

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