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Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Rapid quick commerce expansion lifts Alibaba sales amidst net income decline
Net income for the quarter was $2,235m.
Lanvin Group names new St. John Knits CEO
The move signals focus on strengthening retail and commercial operations.
China launches new online retail sales indicator
Total online sales now reported higher due to added services.
Dingdong leadership shifts as founder exits
Liang has served as Chairman of the Board and CEO since 2017.
China expands cross-customs return policy for e-commerce exports
Returns can go through any customs port from 1 April.
Authentic Brands Group appoints NewRee as Reebok partner in Greater China
The partnership covers Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
JD.com retail drives growth through offline expansion and services
JD Retail posted fourth-quarter operating income of $1.4b.
IKEA China cuts wait times with self-driving vehicles in Hefei
Customer pick-up wait times cut from six hours to two hours.
Tourism surge and specialty retail drive China’s 5.7% CNY sales growth
However, mass-market malls saw traffic down 3.9% YoY.
New ACG store in Beijing marks Nike’s return to outdoor performance
ACG relaunch focuses on trail running, hiking, and outdoor performance gear.
China’s luxury market stabilises after sharp 2024 drop
Kearney reported China luxury market down 3–5% in 2025 with early recovery emerging.
China luxury market sinks 5% as demand evaporates
Luxury beauty products bucked the greater trend.
New JD.com-CBBC deal opens China market for British businesses
The deal connects British companies to JD.com’s 700 million customers.
Dingdong agrees to sell China business to Meituan unit for $717m
The deal covers all shares of Dingdong Fresh.
New roadmap sets course for Miniso's IP-led growth
It plans to enhance its store formats and strengthen end-to-end IP operations.
China luxury shows early rebound amidst stronger markets, local spending
Beauty and experience-based categories led growth.
How can China’s FMCG brands move beyond discounts?
Simply increasing supply and lowering prices are no longer enough.
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