Japan E-commerce Omnichannel Trends Shaping the Future of Retail in 2026
A look at how Japan’s omnichannel habits are reshaping e-commerce and what global brands need to get right in 2026.
The Political Economy of China’s E-commerce Boom with Lizhi Liu, Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Prof. Lizhi Liu, we shift from the origins of China’s e-commerce boom to the competitive dynamics shaping its present—and its future.
Jake’s Take: Why China’s ‘Weary’ Consumers Still Outshopped the West
Explore WPIC’s CEO Jacob Cooke’s take on why China’s so-called weary consumers still outspent the West during Singles’ Day 2025.
Jake’s Take: Alibaba’s Earnings Hint At China’s Next Big Economic Turn
Explore WPIC’s CEO Jacob Cooke’s take on how an AI-fuelled Singles’ Day underscores China’s strength as a global growth driver.
WPIC’s CEO on Bloomberg: AI Helps Power Singles’ Day Sales Strength
Watch the clip where WPIC’s CEO Jacob Cooke appeared on Bloomberg Technology to discuss Singles’ Day 2025 in China.
Jake’s Take: AI-Fuelled Singles’ Day Cements China As A Global Growth Driver
Explore WPIC’s CEO Jacob Cooke’s take on how an AI-fuelled Singles’ Day underscores China’s strength as a global growth driver.
Why D2C Outperforms Distributors in Asia
Join WPIC to learn why brands are leaving distributors behind and shifting to faster, more profitable D2C growth.
Riding China’s Water Sports Wave
Join WPIC to explore South Korea’s e-commerce boom and proven strategies for global brands entering this digital powerhouse.
China’s Surf Scene is the Next Break for Australian Brands
China’s surf scene is taking off fast. Here’s why Australian surf brands should be paddling out now to catch the next big wave in e-commerce.
Expanding into Korea via E-commerce
Join WPIC to explore South Korea’s e-commerce boom and proven strategies for global brands entering this digital powerhouse.
Inside the China Crossborder Summit 2025 in Santa Monica
Key takeaways from the China Crossborder Summit 2025 in Santa Monica, hosted by WPIC and Tmall Global for US consumer brands.
Jake’s Take: What to Expect from Singles’ Day 2025
Jacob Cooke’s take on what to expect from Singles’ Day 2025.