China’s deflationary spiral is expected to continue this year: A sharper-than-expected drop in prices in February underscores Chinese consumers’ extreme reluctance to spend.
Hasbro and Mattel are diversifying their supply chains: While that should help mitigate the effects of US tariffs, the US economic policy could still dampen demand for toys.
Alibaba’s domestic ecommerce growth signals promise for China’s retail landscape: However, price-conscious consumers and a trade war could derail recovery.