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Beauty

L'Oréal China Sees Opportunity in Makeovers for Millions of Men

The Chinese arm of the beauty company is teaming with Alibaba to focus on China’s male-grooming industry.

Beauty

L'Oréal China Sees Opportunity in Makeovers for Millions of Men

The Chinese arm of the beauty company is teaming with Alibaba to focus on China’s male-grooming industry.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Alibaba Announces Jack Ma's Successor, Temperley London Names CEO

This week, Daniel Zhang will succeed founder Jack Ma as chairman of the board, while Sally Hughes has been named chief executive of Temperley London.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Alibaba Announces Jack Ma's Successor, Temperley London Names CEO

This week, Daniel Zhang will succeed founder Jack Ma as chairman of the board, while Sally Hughes has been named chief executive of Temperley London.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.


China

Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 61 Percent

Heavy spending in new areas has helped spur growth at the expense of profit margins as Alibaba reduces its reliance on a core e-commerce business facing increased competition from JD.com and Pinduoduo.

China

Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 61 Percent

Heavy spending in new areas has helped spur growth at the expense of profit margins as Alibaba reduces its reliance on a core e-commerce business facing increased competition from JD.com and Pinduoduo.


China

Chinese E-Commerce Giants Battle for Luxury Supremacy

Alibaba’s Luxury Pavilion and JD.com’s Toplife are going head-to-head, but which of these specialised platforms is a better partner for luxury brands?

China

Chinese E-Commerce Giants Battle for Luxury Supremacy

Alibaba’s Luxury Pavilion and JD.com’s Toplife are going head-to-head, but which of these specialised platforms is a better partner for luxury brands?


China

Cheaper Luxury Gets Chinese Excited

Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès and Burberry all reduced their prices in China this month. Who is next and how will this impact the bottom line?

China

Cheaper Luxury Gets Chinese Excited

Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès and Burberry all reduced their prices in China this month. Who is next and how will this impact the bottom line?


Technology

Bits & Bytes | The Luxury Smartwatch Boom, Over a Quarter of US Apparel Is Sold Online

This week, the Apple Watch's success has created a successful luxury smartwatch niche, while a new report sees apparel sales increase online.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | The Luxury Smartwatch Boom, Over a Quarter of US Apparel Is Sold Online

This week, the Apple Watch's success has created a successful luxury smartwatch niche, while a new report sees apparel sales increase online.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Strikes Partnership Deal With France's Bollore Group

The global partnership will cover cloud computing services, clean energy, logistics and other areas such as new digital technologies and innovation.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Strikes Partnership Deal With France's Bollore Group

The global partnership will cover cloud computing services, clean energy, logistics and other areas such as new digital technologies and innovation.


China

Alibaba Leads a $1.38 Billion Investment in Delivery Giant ZTO

The deal will augment the e-commerce giant’s ability to ship packages around the globe.

China

Alibaba Leads a $1.38 Billion Investment in Delivery Giant ZTO

The deal will augment the e-commerce giant’s ability to ship packages around the globe.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Zara's High-Tech Flagship, Amazon Sales to Match Walmart's

This week, Zara opens a London flagship with automated order collection points and self-checkout, while Amazon's US sales are set to match Walmart's in three years.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Zara's High-Tech Flagship, Amazon Sales to Match Walmart's

This week, Zara opens a London flagship with automated order collection points and self-checkout, while Amazon's US sales are set to match Walmart's in three years.