China

Taobao launches AI sign language translation

The company seeks to involve and engage more deaf customers.

Taobao launches AI sign language translation

The company seeks to involve and engage more deaf customers.

China’s retail market not out of the woods yet for Q2

Most retailers moved into a wait-and-see mode in Q1 due to lockdowns.

JD revamps fashion business towards omnichannel format

The online channel mainly focuses on young consumption groups.

LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD

The luxury fashion brand is showcasing its 520 capsule handbag series on the store.

LinkieBuy to bring 100 Japanese merchants to Chinese market

The e-commerce service is eyeing offline, travel, duty-free, and other retailers.

China’s e-commerce giants launches Earth Day initiatives

Alibaba has made public its nine green patents, while JD launched a carbon reduction campaign.

Bulgari launches tailor-made digital store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Alibaba and Bulgari joined forces in customizing the store’s interface.

CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide

The store allows purchases from visitors to Hainan as early as 30 days before departure.

JD.com appoints company president Lei Xu as CEO

Outgoing CEO Richard Liu will continue focusing on the company’s long-term strategies.

7-Eleven must develop online presence in China: analyst

The company’s market share has been declining since 2018.

Alibaba to add 3,000 workers in Shanghai

Its food delivery platform will dispatch 600 couriers from other cities.

JD.com rolls out omnichannel initiatives in lockdown-hit Shanghai

Seven Fresh has collaborated with grocery suppliers to transport basic supplies.

China sees ‘solid’ consumer spending during Lunar New Year: report

Retail sales grew 6.7% to US$1.7t in the first two months of the year.

Tory Burch opens new store on JD’s platform

Three styles of its Kira bag in denim were first released in this store.

Taobao Deals launches 10-Yuan store

It has also unveiled a 100 store for higher-value products.

JD’s Seven Fresh rolls out autonomous vehicles in Shenzhen

The fully automated vehicles can travel for up to 100 kilometres.