Brand fails: Crises, blunders and missteps
An archive of stories about brands (especially APAC brands) stepping into controversy, facing crises not of their own making, or self-harming with facepalm-worthy moves.
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BYD closes 2024 on top, but can it sustain its EV supremacy?
BRAND HEALTH CHECK: After outpacing Tesla and smashing 2024 sales records, BYD faces its toughest road yet. With 45% EU tariffs and a locked-out U.S. market, can the EV giant supercharge global ambitions or stall under trade barriers?
Luckin Coffee to take on Starbucks in Hong Kong—will its strategy work?
BRAND HEALTH CHECK: Ahead of Luckin Coffee's Hong Kong debut, Campaign asks experts if the brand's China playbook can translate to success in a new, highly competitive market.
Brand Health Check: How can Uniqlo compete with affordable alternatives in China?
BRAND HEALTH CHECK: Given the brand's revenue decline in mainland China, we ask experts about what the retailer can do to reignite growth.
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Bestore's regulatory clearance fails to quell consumer concerns
The Chinese snack giant may be cleared of mislabeling, but the brand faces online accusations as it prepares to sue those involved for defamation.
Double trouble for JD.com over stand-up comedian endorsement
Bang in the middle of Single's Day shopping bonanza, JD finds itself embroiled in a dual controversy with a comedian fallout and withdrawal rumours.
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Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture
In a CBC Dragons' Den episode, Liu criticised the brand's founders for their insensitivity to boba tea's cultural origins—sparking widespread social media support for respecting Asian products and avoiding their exploitation for profit.
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