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.
Retail vacancy in Guangzhou shrinks despite rising market sentiments
F&B businesses enjoyed a rapid recovery in Q3.
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.