

The largest sauna and steam bath company in the world is seeking to penetrate their presence in the Chinese market after observing the pursuit of heathy lifestyle as well as novelty experience among Chinese people.
ARC Consulting was asked to evaluate the potential market in this industry and generate advices on local partnership within coastal areas.
Sauna has been regarded as an essential facility in some countries particularly in the Nordic countries where it is associated with positive health effects. In the Nordic countries, the sauna is used for both household and commercial use.
In China, saunas are to be found in superior gyms and luxury hotels where they are used for commercial use. Due to the surging economy in recent decades for China and the changing perception of consumption, an increasing number of consumers has integrated saunas into their lifestyle.
ARC Consulting provided support from two aspects. A market study and a partner identification to help the company grow their business in China.
The project was conducted as three steps:
The project geographically covers three focused coastal cities and onsite visit was implemented to understand the industry.