Blog Category - Shopping

Go To IKEA — But Not Only For The Furniture
IKEA might have pretty great furniture and home goods, but it's also the place to go for some bomb food and other amenities.
3 Vintage Stores In 798 For A Stylish Summer
Get something that stands out from today's mediocre "fast fashion" at these specialty shops.
Join Ruff & Rumble for Their Big Fundraiser and Bazaar Day This Saturday (May 27)
Come along this Saturday (May 27) to help raise money for our furry friends. 
A Talk With NAKED Nut Butters Co-Founder Meredith Ahead of Closure
The expat run, and expat loved, company has announced it will close in the near future.
Carrefour China Fights to Stay Relevant in an E-Commerce Dominated Market
Recently, Carrefour stores in cities including Beijing have been experiencing stock shortages.
An Ode to Beijing Subway Adverts
Your guaranteed daily dose of uninvited brainwashing.
2022 Year in Review Places We Bade Farewell To Pt.2
A look at some of the places that shut, at least some of their doors, for good this year.
Embrace 2023 With Jing-A’s “Plan A” Adventure Kit
Start making your 2023 travel plans with Jing-A's Plan A Adventure kit.
Last Minute Gift Shopping Sorted at Aotu Space’s Christmas Art Market
Aotu's annual Christmas art market is running for ten days this year!
Top Shopping Picks From Online Christmas Markets
Get your Christmas shopping done online!
No It's Not 90 Percent Off... Three Tips for Spending Wiser in Beijing
A few pointers for spending wisely in the capital.
Plastered 8 is Back – for a Limited Time Collab with the Grateful Dead
Be sure to grab Plastered 8's last t-shirt ever when it goes on sale Nov 18!
Feed Dat Cat! A Detailed Guide To the Consumer Frenzy That Is 11.11
The best deals on 11.11 are going to require a bit of extra work.
A Few Places to Get Halloween Costumes and Accessories in Beijing
With no Chinese equivalent of Party World in the capital, where can you find your Halloween costume?
Throwback Thursday: A Look at the Hopeful Waiting for Luxury Bicycles
A look back at when bikes in the capital got fancy.