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  HOTOP Unveils 2026 Global Exhibition Agenda: Engaging with Partners Across Singapore, Las Vegas & Cannes HOTOP is pleased to announce its participation in three premier international trade shows in 2026, marking an important chapter in the company’s strategy to expand global reach and deepen connections with industry partners across Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. This year, HOTOP’s team will be on-site at these key events to engage in face-to-face discussions, explore new collaboration avenues, and share the latest insights into the beauty and fragrance market.     2026 Global Exhibition Schedule   1. TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference (Singapore) ● Dates: 10–14 May 2026 ● Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore ● Focus: The leading platform for the travel retail and duty-free industry in Asia Pacific, connecting global brands and key channel partners.   2. ASD Market Week (Las Vegas, USA) ● Dates: 25–27 August 2026 ● Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA ● Focus: North America’s largest B2B consumer goods show, offering a prime opportunity to meet distributors, retailers, and potential new clients.   3. TFWA World Exhibition & Conference (Cannes, France) ● Dates: 27 September – 1 October 2026 ● Venue: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France ● Focus: The global flagship event for the duty-free and travel retail sector, attracting top decision-makers and industry leaders worldwide.   We Want to Meet You!   HOTOP looks forward to welcoming you at each of these exhibitions. Whether you are an existing partner, a prospective client, or an industry peer, we invite you to schedule a meeting or simply drop by our team’s area to connect, discuss market trends, and explore potential synergies. For meeting requests or to learn more, please contact us via our official channels: ● Website: Domain Buying & Investing Wiki | Research, Portfolios, Templates ● Email: info@your-email.com We look forward to a productive year of engagement with you across the globe! HOTOPMarch 27, 2026

China's Perfume Market is Booming It's projected to exceed CNY 36 billion by 2028. But the biggest trend isn't the scent itself—it's the emotion.   New Consumers: Growth is fueled by smaller cities and male buyers.   Deeper Connection: People want brands with stories and shared values.   Innovation: Brands are using AI and Eastern aesthetics to create fragrances that express a feeling, not just a smell.   Joint report by Eternal Beauty (China's largest fragrance distributor) and Deloitte as below. https://lnkd.in/gYPvF_4X

  After a period of softness, China’s premium fragrance sector roared back in Q1 2026. Total nationwide perfume sales reached CN¥ 2.223 billion (≈USD 310 million), growing +11% YoY. Imported luxury brands dominated, with the top 10 capturing 45.18% of the market.   Market Leaders: Share & Growth (Q1 2026)   Rank Brand Group Market Share Q1 YoY Growth 1 Chanel Independent 8.98% +18–22% 2 Dior LVMH 7.89% +16–20% 3 YSL L’Oréal 5.41% +34% 4 Jo Malone Estée Lauder 3.75% +35–45% 5 Tom Ford Estée Lauder 3.12% +45–60% 6 Le Labo Estée Lauder 2.68% +50–70% 7 Guerlain Kering 2.35% +22–28% 8 Givenchy LVMH 1.96% +20–25% 9 Bvlgari Independent 1.72% +15–18% 10 Hermès Independent 1.65% +14–17%   Data: All-channel (Tmall, Douyin, counters, duty-free)   Key Trends ● Niche outperforms mainstream: Le Labo, Tom Ford, and Jo Malone grew 50–70%, far faster than classic designer brands. ● Premiumization: High-end fragrances (¥1,000–3,000+) drove gains as consumers traded up. ● Offline rebound: Department stores and Hainan duty-free rebounded strongly. ● Social media fuel: Xiaohongshu and Douyin content boosted discovery, especially for niche scents.   Why the comeback? 1.  Gifting & self-care: Fragrance became a go-to gift and daily mood enhancer. 2.  Travel retail recovery: Duty-free inventory and quotas expanded. 3.  Channel shift: Authentic imports replaced gray-market parallel goods. 4.  Youth adoption: Gen Z and millennials embraced perfume as identity expression. China’s perfume market is no longer just growing—it’s maturing and premiumizing. Q1 2026 confirms it’s one of the world’s most dynamic beauty opportunities.