Chantecaille, a New York-based beauty brand acquired by Beiersdorf in 2022, expands its reach in China by partnering with Tmall. The move includes a flagship store and immersive pop-up experience in Shanghai, enhancing its market presence.
Chantecaille, a luxury beauty brand known for its botanical-based products, is expanding in Asia with a new partnership with Tmall. This strategic move aims to tap into the vast Chinese market, following its acquisition by Beiersdorf in 2022. The brand's CEO, Emily Coleman, emphasized that Tmall is the perfect partner to help reach new consumers in China. She stated, "We believe there are consumers across China who have an appetite for luxuriously clean beauty, which is what makes Chantecaille so unique."
Chantecaille will open a dedicated flagship store on Tmall, Alibaba Group’s leading online retail platform. This will offer Chinese consumers easy access to Chantecaille's skincare and make-up collections. Vincent Warnery, Beiersdorf’s CEO, praised Tmall's reach, saying, "The partnership with Tmall enables Chantecaille to leverage the platform's extensive reach and sophisticated e-commerce capabilities, ensuring that Chinese consumers can easily access the brand's luxurious product offerings."
In addition to the online presence, Chantecaille is launching an immersive pop-up experience in Shanghai's Xintiandi. Dubbed 'Maison Chantecaille,' this will be the first-of-its-kind for the brand, offering Chinese consumers a luxurious setting to explore and purchase Chantecaille products. Following this, a three-month commercial pop-up will further strengthen the brand's market penetration in Shanghai.
Founded in 1997 by Sylvie Chantecaille, the brand has a strong focus on sustainability and philanthropy, with products that are cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. This expansion into China aligns with Beiersdorf’s strategy to grow Chantecaille in the North American and Asian markets. The brand’s 'Beauty with Impact' ethos resonates with Chinese consumers, who increasingly value clean and ethical beauty products.
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