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China leads US apparel market despite shipment decline

The Asian country's shipment volume was down by 18%.

China leads US apparel market despite shipment decline

The Asian country's shipment volume was down by 18%.

Alibaba Group to invest $1.1b in South Korea for business expansion

It intends to invest $200m for the logistics hub and $100m to support South Korean SMEs.

JD.com's net income surges 132.8% YoY to $3.4b in 2023

The company’s revenue reached $152.8b, up by 3.7% from 2022. 

Douyin surpasses JD marketplace in health product sales

It is the second largest platform for consumer health products behind Tmall.

JD.com upgrades ‘Spring Dawn Initiative’ with AI services

It now includes a store launch AI assistant, AI-driven content creation tools, and a digital presenter live streaming service. 

JD.com expands free shipping offer

The minimum order value for free shipping is $8.2.

Teddy bear inventor Steiff, Melchers ink partnership for China expansion

Both companies will establish a supply chain and distribution centre in Shanghai.

Omani perfume brand Amouage opens first pop-up boutique in China

The luxury fragrance brand opened its first flagship online store on Tmall Global.

JD.com introduces free at home return service

The “Free At-Home Return” option will be featured on 90% of products on the site.  

On Location, Fliggy launch hospitality e-commerce store for the 2024 Olympics

It is the first dedicated platform for Chinese customers for the 2024 Olympic Games.

DFS, Douyin partner to boost luxury travel retail shopping experience

Both entities organised two successful livestreaming events, showcasing over 80 beauty products.

JD logistics arm to use large-scale hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks

The deployment of the new fleet of trucks will reduce emissions by 1,000 tonnes.

China’s Dingdong authorises $20m share repurchase programme

The company may implement proposed repurchases until 28 January 2025.

Chinese consumers buy luxury items abroad due to pricing gaps

Domestic luxury spending is seen to decline to 70% from 90% during the pandemic.