# Laopu Gold
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China’s Lunar New Year Gold Rush: Who’s Winning — the Bullion or the Brand?
China’s pre‑Lunar New Year rush for gold jewellery has been driven by young buyers seeking small, symbolic pieces that combine adornment with perceived investment value. The industry’s rising bullion price has amplified a split between scale‑focused retailers that profit from widespread outlets and boutique brands that command high retail margins—but face limits in converting that premium into resale value.
Gold Fever at Lunar New Year Exposes a Divide: Scale Players Grow Sales, Niche Brands Keep Margins
A post‑holiday rush of young buyers in China is boosting sales of lightweight, design‑led gold jewellery even as global bullion prices climb. Financial results show a split: large franchised chains drive revenue through scale while a handful of boutique operators extract far higher margins, but the durability of brand premiums is uncertain because resale values remain tied to metal prices.
China’s Old-Brand Gold Rewrites Luxury: Craft, Culture and a Post‑Logo Market
Laopu Gold’s 2025 surge shows a structural shift in Chinese luxury from logo‑driven status symbols to culture and craft‑led value. Backed by strong store performance, immersive service and recovery of artisanal techniques, the brand has forced global houses to reconsider how they compete in China’s evolving high‑end market.