China new e-commerce law reshapes Daigou business
China’s 1st e-commerce law passed in October 2018 became effective on January 1st 2019: with what impact on international retailers’ luxury business?
New Chinese air routes to Italy to open during Summer 2019
Several Chinese airlines are targeting Italian shopping hotspots to increase their flight frequency or open new air routes.
A not so lucky start to the year of the pig for retailers
Chinese national consumption slowdown witnessed in 2018 persists into 2019 and during Chinese New Year 2019, a most important season for retailers.
Deep dive into the bubbling world of influencers
The fervent debate on the future of influencers indicates a sector in flux. As the influencer economy has become more established, more specialized or niche influencers are emerging and proving more profitable for brands to collaborate with.
What’s new for the British luxury market?
Global Blue takes a closer look at the British islands’ Tax Free Shopping performance for 2018 and shows that, amidst Brexit uncertainties, the retail industry still holds on to 3 defining characteristics to ensure a solid Tax Free Shopping performance in the years ahead.
France is the only European country to register positive Tax Free Shopping growth in 2018
In 2018, France is the only European country to register both positive TFS growth and increase of average spend per globe shopper.
Global Blue now counts 8 VIP lounge refund locations
Florence welcomes its very own Global Blue VIP lounge!
Rewind: 2018 Tax Free Shopping spend in key data
Who are the movers and shakers of the Tax Free Spend (TFS) industry in 2018? Where did they go?