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Alibaba’s Mike Hu on ‘Three-Dimensional’ Retail

Mike Hu, the executive who manages relationships with luxury brands like Burberry, Versace and Cartier for Alibaba-owned Tmall, says the e-commerce giant will employ a new ‘three-dimensional model’ of retail.
Mike Hu, Alibaba Group vice president and general manager of Tmall Luxury, Fashion and FMCG; Alibaba's final Double 11 sales tally
Mike Hu, Alibaba Group vice president and general manager of Tmall Luxury, Fashion and FMCG; Alibaba's final Double 11 sales tally. Alibaba; Getty Images.

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