Luckin is under financial pressures as the startup coffee chain is showing signs of overheating.
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Tencent’s WeChat Pay links with UnionPay’s Cloud QuickPass
Tencent’s WeChat Pay announced Thursday that it is now accessible by Cloud QuickPass, the mobile payment service of state-backed UnionPay. The tie-up enables QuickPass users to make payments by scanning WeChat Pay QR codes offline, and for WeChat Pay users to do the same with QuickPass codes. QuickPass payment now supports some Tencent services, such as its music and video streaming apps, as well as WeChat mini-programs for WeChat Read, JD, and Luckin. [WeChat Pay press release, in Chinese]
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Briefing: Luckin Coffee to expand to additional 18 tier-2 cities by April
Coffee competition expands to second-and third-tier cities in China.
Posted inOn the Cusp
Briefing: Starbucks China rival Luckin upsizes US IPO to raise $561 million
Its rapid, capital-fueled growth and widening losses leave the question of sustainability open for debate.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Luckin launches limited-edition cup to replicate Starbuck’s cat paw mug craze
This is the first time Luckin has sold branded merchandise as it evolves its marketing and branding strategy.
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Short-seller accuses Chinese housing broker Ke Holdings of accounting fraud
On Thursday, Muddy Waters accused Chinese housing broker Ke Holdings of reporting inflated gross transaction volume (GTV) and revenue. The short seller compared Ke Holdings to coffee chain Luckin, claiming that the company has inflated its new home GTV by over 126% and its commission revenues by approximately 77% to 96%. In a Thursday response, Ke Holdings refuted the fraud claims, calling the report lacking a basic understanding and rightful reading of the company’s financial reports. The New York-listed firm said it welcomes any investigation and will respond to the accusations in detail within 24 hours. [Muddy Waters report]
Posted inUp and Comers
Briefing: Luckin rival Coffee Box closes up to 40% of stores
Coffee Box seeks to regain profitability amidst heightened competition and a cooling capital market.
Posted inTurf Wars
Briefing: Luckin Coffee rumored to seek Hong Kong IPO
The company is currently worth $2.2 billion following a $200 million round of funding in December.
Posted inOn the Cusp
Briefing: Meituan to pair with Starbucks rival Luckin Coffee on delivery services
Luckin doubled its valuation to US$2 billion after a recent funding round.
Posted inThe Numbers
Briefing: Luckin Coffee raises $200 million at $2.2 billion valuation
Chinese upstart Luckin Coffee raised $200 million Series B as it targets even faster delivery time for its brew.
