China

Alibaba Group picks Toby Xu as new chief financial officer

The outgoing CFO Maggie Wu will serve as an executive director of the board.

Alibaba Group picks Toby Xu as new chief financial officer

The outgoing CFO Maggie Wu will serve as an executive director of the board.

Sharing economy, buying time megatrends gain ground in China

Over 50% of the Chinese consumers engaged in sharing economy in 2019.

­­What are the digital mega trends in China’s e-commerce?

These mega trends include the rise of smart cities and homes, and shifting market frontiers, among others. 

JD Beauty launches Black Friday sale with international brands

The company noted that luxury beauty items tend to be popular on Black Friday.

Alibaba, Unilever jointly ramp up sustainable commitments

Alibaba has expressed plans to roll out green-shelf spaces across its platforms.

JD, Excellence Group to launch a mall in Hunan

The store will be an upgraded version of JD’s E-space omni-channel store.

Danish fashion platform Miinto expands to China via JD platform

The company joined JD through the Just-In-Time project.

China’s top e-commerce firms saw record Singles’ Day sales

Alibaba and JD closed their 11.11 promos with sales volumes of $85b and $55b, respectively.

JD’s Seven Fresh, Muji launches fresh food complex in foray into Shanghai

Muji’s store provides an expanded food selection compared with its other stores.

JD Fresh rolls out 70 sustainable seafood products

The products feature the ecolabel of international NGO Marine Stewardship Council.

JD bares plans to boost agri-products for Singles Day promo

The company has targeted more than 1,000 brands for this initiative.

Alibaba brings sustainability into limelight for Singles’ Day festival

It is planning to slash order-related carbon emissions by 30%.

JD brings products from six countries in Tianjin

Its national pavilions feature products from various countries to the Chinese market.

Alibaba users flocked to beauty and animal stores during Golden Week

Sales of cat and dog snacks and animal grooming products more than doubled.

Taobao rolls out platform designed for senior users

It features larger texts, simplified navigation, and voice-assisted technology.

JD rolls out new business offering one-hour delivery

Products with the 'Shop Now' icon can be fulfilled by nearby physical stores within 3km.