China

Riding the ‘mega-trends': Michael Cheng talks about business survival and the future of retail 

For PwC’s Asia Pacific, Mainland China and Hong Kong Consumer Markets Leader, the future of consumption will combine online and offline features for a seamless, omnichannel shopping experience.

JD upgrades chatbot’s function for merchants

It includes a beta light version for SMEs and a plan for a "618" sale.

Alibaba’s Freshippo rolls out $185m coupons for May 5 festival

It was bringing offerings from 500 merchants for the holiday season.

Swiss fashion house Bally launches on JD platform

The store features a selection of footwear, handbags, accessories, and clothing.

American shoe brand Stride Ride expands in Alibaba’s Tmall

It has developed a specialist toolkit to help parents measure their kids’ feet.

Alibaba’s Tmall to transfer key teams to new Shanghai hub

Its beauty and sports and outdoor departments will be amongst the first to move.

Alibaba’s Taobao Live rolls out upgraded ‘live store’

Brands will be able to display their livestreams on their tailor-made homepages.

Hong Kong-listed Link REIT rebrands retail properties in China

The company began the rebranding in phases from 2020.

US-based Sam’s Club launches first Huizhou store

The store offers sampling activities, free eye and hearing tests, and wine tasting.

JD’s Jingxi unveils first store for baby products

Customers can order online via a WeChat mini program.

China’s Dada Group and Miss Fresh expands one-hour delivery services

Available products include fresh produce and fast-cooked food.

JD’s Seven Fresh launches first Shenzhen store

Customers can get imported produce as well as local fruits from Guangdong.

How to push development of China’s department stores

Department stores are said to characterize their cities’ development.

Billie Eilish launches flagship sore on Alibaba's Tmall Global

Her store offers a selection of merchandise from T-shirts to headwear.

JD's sports division hosted exhibit in Wuxi Marathon

Its exhibit allowed consumers to test products and buy them online.