NewsChinese smart speaker apps saw 822% hike in installations last yearBut global industry leaders are locked out of the lucrative Chinese market. 1 min read
About 40% of merchants in areas frequented by Chinese tourists accepted Chinese mobile payments in 2018. NewsTmall International sees sky-high jump in tourism and sales over May holiday1 min read
The big retailer began lagging behind in its digital transformation after founder Huang Guangyu was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2010 NewsGome, once China’s largest retailer, opens a store on Alibaba’s Tmall2 mins read
Litigation has lasted for four years. NewsAlibaba settles a federal securities class action lawsuit with USD 250 million2 mins read
The company is gradually trimming delivery lead times to Europe. NewsAlibaba deepens roots in Europe with a new partner in France1 min read
Aquatic products including golden scallops and clams sold in Alibaba’s Hema fresh produce stores in Guangzhou were contaminated with chloramphenicol, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, reported ChinesNewsAntibiotics found in aquatic produce in Alibaba’s Hema stores1 min read
Chinese people account for one-third of luxury sales worldwide. NewsMcKinsey report highlights China’s thriving luxury sector2 mins read
Addressing knockoff goods could be tricky given Pinduoduo’s key selling point and the demography of its customer base. News#Notorious: Pinduoduo joins Taobao on US ‘naughty list’ for counterfeit goods2 mins read
It aims to get there by targeting younger users and growing the beauty product category. NewsAlibaba’s B2C platform Tmall aims to double sales volume by 20211 min read
