Why Canada and China are Becoming a Hotspot for Global Luxury Brands

American leader—offering retail destinations that cluster world-class attractions, fine dining, and unique anchors like Holt Renfrew and Harry Rosen within close proximity to luxury hotels and cultural amenities.

Meanwhile, in China, luxury brands are recalibrating to engage increasingly discerning consumers in high-growth metropolitan hubs such as Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen. China’s luxury market rebounded from pandemic lows and is projected to reach a billion in 2025.

The new luxury consumer in China is younger, driven by digital sophistication, and increasingly polarized between value and exclusivity. For many brands, store expansion in China now means flagship launches in Shanghai before Milan or Paris and Lunar New Year campaigns as important as Christmas ones.

The Digital and Experiential Edge Both Canada and China have adopted digital transformation as a central pillar for luxury retail. With over 20% of luxury sales now coming from digital channels, brands are focusing on data-driven personalization, e-commerce integration, and immersive omnichannel experiences…