The Hangzhou branch store of Louis Vuitton suddenly closed without issuing any public notice leaving both customers and onlookers surprised and disappointed to not see the beautiful window-shop anymore. It was later announced that the shop was closed following to the inspection conducted by Industrial and Commercial Bureau.

While its major competitors fight to gain visibility by sponsoring the Olympics, Carlsberg is taking a different approach at increasing brand recognition by targeting football fans by sponsoring on the Euro Cup.

China's 500 Most Valuable Brands list for 2008 has been released following the closure of the 2008 World Brand Summit on June the 2nd.

China Mobile once again topped the list with State Grid not far behind and CCTV ranking in at third place.

Following the increasing trend in healthy conscious food products, we have seen the birth (and sometimes death) of thousands of new “low-products”: low-fat, low-carb, low-sugar and even gluten-free.

Brands must think twice before choosing spokesperson…this is what DIOR PR department must be thinking at the moment!

During the Cannes Film Festival Sharon Stone, spokesperson for Dior’s global campaign since 2006, has made some unfortunate comments on China’s tragic earthquake in Sichuan.