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Weekly News Wrap: Tata buys majority stake in BigBasket; Jessica Liu departs as Lazada president
Weekly News Wrap: Tata buys majority stake in BigBasket; Jessica Liu departs as Lazada president
And SEA’s e-commerce market could grow $280b with more women entrepreneurs.
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.
Alibaba's Taobao Deals to roll out more direct-from-producer products
The app saw 100 million users during its first year.
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.