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China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.

China

China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Predicts Revenue Rise of 45-48% in 2017

China's Alibaba expects its revenue to expand by 45 to 48 percent in its fiscal year from April as more small businesses join its online community in search of sales.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Predicts Revenue Rise of 45-48% in 2017

China's Alibaba expects its revenue to expand by 45 to 48 percent in its fiscal year from April as more small businesses join its online community in search of sales.


News & Analysis

Paytm Culls 85,000 Sellers in Bid to Avoid Fakes and Build Consumer Trust

Paytm Mall, the latest entrant into India’s online retailing market, de-listed thousands of suspect sellers from its platform to avoid backer Alibaba's reputation as a haven for fakes.

News & Analysis

Paytm Culls 85,000 Sellers in Bid to Avoid Fakes and Build Consumer Trust

Paytm Mall, the latest entrant into India’s online retailing market, de-listed thousands of suspect sellers from its platform to avoid backer Alibaba's reputation as a haven for fakes.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend

This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend

This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021

This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021

This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.


China

Alibaba Expects Revenue Growth of up to 49% in 2018

That figure compared with 56 percent revenue growth posted for the 2017 fiscal year. At the same event last year, the firm predicted 48 percent revenue growth.

China

Alibaba Expects Revenue Growth of up to 49% in 2018

That figure compared with 56 percent revenue growth posted for the 2017 fiscal year. At the same event last year, the firm predicted 48 percent revenue growth.


News & Analysis

Report: Alibaba's Jack Ma invited to join bid for The Body Shop

Private equity firm Investindustrial has invited the investment vehicle of Alibaba founder Jack Ma to join a consortium offering to buy The Body Shop for more than €800 million, sources have said.

News & Analysis

Report: Alibaba's Jack Ma invited to join bid for The Body Shop

Private equity firm Investindustrial has invited the investment vehicle of Alibaba founder Jack Ma to join a consortium offering to buy The Body Shop for more than €800 million, sources have said.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches

This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches

This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.


Retail

Alibaba and Tencent Set to Defy China Slowdown

With market values of more than $300 billion each, Alibaba and Tencent are now their nation’s biggest companies, underscoring the rise of the new economy as traditional industry sputters.

Retail

Alibaba and Tencent Set to Defy China Slowdown

With market values of more than $300 billion each, Alibaba and Tencent are now their nation’s biggest companies, underscoring the rise of the new economy as traditional industry sputters.


Retail

Alibaba Extends Brick-and-Mortar Retail Push With Bailian Deal

Shanghai-based Bailian Group is one of China's largest retailers by sales, operating 4,700 outlets in 200 cities.

Retail

Alibaba Extends Brick-and-Mortar Retail Push With Bailian Deal

Shanghai-based Bailian Group is one of China's largest retailers by sales, operating 4,700 outlets in 200 cities.