Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China
Reported by CNBC · cnbc.com · August 21, 2026
Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.
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What to watch: Monitor Geopolitics for follow-through — insufficient signal for directional thesis.
Market reaction today: $NKE -0.02%, $SBUX +0.38%
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