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Financial Markets

Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre

Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre

Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.


Global Markets

Amazon Brings Cross-Border Ambitions to Alibaba's Backyard

The e-commerce giant wants to be the middleman in the global flow of goods.

Global Markets

Amazon Brings Cross-Border Ambitions to Alibaba's Backyard

The e-commerce giant wants to be the middleman in the global flow of goods.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram Launches Commerce Payments, US Online Spending Passes $100 Billion

This week, Instagram offers a native payments feature for some users, while US online spending grows 14.4 percent year-on-year.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram Launches Commerce Payments, US Online Spending Passes $100 Billion

This week, Instagram offers a native payments feature for some users, while US online spending grows 14.4 percent year-on-year.


Workplace & Talent

Think Hired, Not Retired

There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.

Workplace & Talent

Think Hired, Not Retired

There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.


China

Alibaba Unapologetic on Spending to Drive Growth

The e-commerce giant has been spending more as it expands into new areas and abroad.

China

Alibaba Unapologetic on Spending to Drive Growth

The e-commerce giant has been spending more as it expands into new areas and abroad.


Beauty

Tmall Boosts Dior, YSL Beauty Brands in China

While mass brands have an edge on China’s Tmall in terms of search visibility, prestige labels can fight back by investing in the right areas, according to a new report by research firm L2.

Beauty

Tmall Boosts Dior, YSL Beauty Brands in China

While mass brands have an edge on China’s Tmall in terms of search visibility, prestige labels can fight back by investing in the right areas, according to a new report by research firm L2.


China

At War with Alibaba: Top Brands Fight China's E-Commerce Giant

Foreign companies say Alibaba punishes them for refusing exclusive deals, a charge the Chinese e-commerce giant denies.

China

At War with Alibaba: Top Brands Fight China's E-Commerce Giant

Foreign companies say Alibaba punishes them for refusing exclusive deals, a charge the Chinese e-commerce giant denies.


Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest $320 Million in Thailand, as Rivals Boost Presence

Alibaba-backed Lazada is already one of the most popular e-commerce businesses in Thailand.

Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest $320 Million in Thailand, as Rivals Boost Presence

Alibaba-backed Lazada is already one of the most popular e-commerce businesses in Thailand.


Luxury

JD.com Makes Push for European Luxury Brands

The Chinese e-commerce platform said it can offer faster delivery and better protection against fakes than rival Alibaba.

Luxury

JD.com Makes Push for European Luxury Brands

The Chinese e-commerce platform said it can offer faster delivery and better protection against fakes than rival Alibaba.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Condé Nast's Pivot to Video, Alibaba Invests in Facial-Recognition Tech

This week, Condé Nast bets on video to drive its publications forward, while Alibaba invests in major player in China's artificial intelligence industry.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Condé Nast's Pivot to Video, Alibaba Invests in Facial-Recognition Tech

This week, Condé Nast bets on video to drive its publications forward, while Alibaba invests in major player in China's artificial intelligence industry.