Is trying the new buying? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 28 MIN

Is trying the new buying?

from Round Table China

What if the newest trend in shopping isn't buying, but trying? Free tastes, test drives, and no-questions-asked returns are reshaping malls into showrooms for a growing trial economy. For consumers, the risk feels almost nonexistent. For brands, trust becomes the currency. But when does trying stop functioning as a preview and start replacing purchase altogether? And what happens when the free samples run out? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Yushan.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 30, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Is trying the new buying?

0:00 28:11

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Round Table China?

This episode is 28 minutes long.

When was this Round Table China episode published?

This episode was published on January 30, 2026.

Can I download this Round Table China episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!