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Tmall: An Incubator for China’s Emerging Designers

BoF meets with Tmall executives and four designers showing as part of the marketplace’s ‘China Cool’ programme to discuss the growing influence of Chinese designers.

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Tmall: An Incubator for China’s Emerging Designers

BoF meets with Tmall executives and four designers showing as part of the marketplace’s ‘China Cool’ programme to discuss the growing influence of Chinese designers.


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Power Moves | Depop names CTO, Alaïa Appoints CEO

This week, Depop hires seasoned tech executive Remo Gettini, while Alaïa names its new chief executive amid a number of executive changes at owner Richemont.

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Power Moves | Depop names CTO, Alaïa Appoints CEO

This week, Depop hires seasoned tech executive Remo Gettini, while Alaïa names its new chief executive amid a number of executive changes at owner Richemont.


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Jack Ma Ends 20-Year Reign Over Alibaba

After amassing a $41.8 billion fortune, the former English teacher steps down as executive chairman of China’s largest company on his 55th birthday.

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Jack Ma Ends 20-Year Reign Over Alibaba

After amassing a $41.8 billion fortune, the former English teacher steps down as executive chairman of China’s largest company on his 55th birthday.


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Alibaba Set for 'Big Challenge' as Chairman Ma Departs

Ma's heir Daniel Zhang will have the daunting task of steering the $460 billion juggernaut at a time when the market for its core e-commerce business has slowed sharply.

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Alibaba Set for 'Big Challenge' as Chairman Ma Departs

Ma's heir Daniel Zhang will have the daunting task of steering the $460 billion juggernaut at a time when the market for its core e-commerce business has slowed sharply.


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Alibaba Strikes $2 Billion Deal for NetEase-Owned Kaola Online Mall

The acquisition marks a rare partnership between two of China’s largest internet giants.

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Alibaba Strikes $2 Billion Deal for NetEase-Owned Kaola Online Mall

The acquisition marks a rare partnership between two of China’s largest internet giants.


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Power Moves | Nordstrom Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer, YNAP-Alibaba Joint Venture Names CEO

This week, Nordstrom appoints its first chief merchandising officer, Fengmao, a joint venture between YNAP and Alibaba, names its CEO.

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Power Moves | Nordstrom Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer, YNAP-Alibaba Joint Venture Names CEO

This week, Nordstrom appoints its first chief merchandising officer, Fengmao, a joint venture between YNAP and Alibaba, names its CEO.


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Is China Primed for a ‘Minimalist Movement’? DTC Brands Hope So.

DTC brands like Everlane, Allbirds and Rothy’s have hit the Chinese market this year, betting on sophisticated e-commerce solutions and a new generation keen on the ‘decluttered look’.

China

Is China Primed for a ‘Minimalist Movement’? DTC Brands Hope So.

DTC brands like Everlane, Allbirds and Rothy’s have hit the Chinese market this year, betting on sophisticated e-commerce solutions and a new generation keen on the ‘decluttered look’.


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Report: Alibaba Postpones Hong Kong Listing Amid Protests

The e-commerce giant could launch the deal as early as October, depending on whether political tensions ease and market conditions improve, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Report: Alibaba Postpones Hong Kong Listing Amid Protests

The e-commerce giant could launch the deal as early as October, depending on whether political tensions ease and market conditions improve, according to a source familiar with the matter.


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Alibaba Defies China Slowdown As Sales Beat Top Estimate

The Chinese e-commerce giant, whose business is predominantly domestic, is riding a surge in internet shopping in defiance of a slowing home economy.

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Alibaba Defies China Slowdown As Sales Beat Top Estimate

The Chinese e-commerce giant, whose business is predominantly domestic, is riding a surge in internet shopping in defiance of a slowing home economy.


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Alibaba Group President Faces Criminal Charges in Malaysian Bond Scandal

Michael Evans, like 16 others charged, now faces custodial sentences and criminal fines in a case with global ramifications.

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Alibaba Group President Faces Criminal Charges in Malaysian Bond Scandal

Michael Evans, like 16 others charged, now faces custodial sentences and criminal fines in a case with global ramifications.