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Report: Alibaba Undercuts Amazon to Woo Wary European Brands

China's e-commerce giant is targeting key markets such as Spain with reduced monthly fees and commission for vendors, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Global Markets

Report: Alibaba Undercuts Amazon to Woo Wary European Brands

China's e-commerce giant is targeting key markets such as Spain with reduced monthly fees and commission for vendors, according to sources familiar with the matter.


China

This Decade in China: Part Two

BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.

China

This Decade in China: Part Two

BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.


China

This Decade in China: Part One

BoF looks back at the trends that have shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape over the past ten years, from the rise of WeChat to a series of cultural missteps by Western labels.

China

This Decade in China: Part One

BoF looks back at the trends that have shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape over the past ten years, from the rise of WeChat to a series of cultural missteps by Western labels.


Retail

Softbank May Sell Alibaba Stock to Fund Buyback

SoftBank’s February announcement of a $5.5 billion buyback sent its shares to a peak in April, but the stock has since lost most of the gains.

Retail

Softbank May Sell Alibaba Stock to Fund Buyback

SoftBank’s February announcement of a $5.5 billion buyback sent its shares to a peak in April, but the stock has since lost most of the gains.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing

The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing

The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.


China

Brands Press Play on China's Streaming Opportunity

Competition among China’s television streaming services is driving a content war, with local celebrities in the front line and global brands wondering how to leverage iQiyi, Tencent Video and Youku.

China

Brands Press Play on China's Streaming Opportunity

Competition among China’s television streaming services is driving a content war, with local celebrities in the front line and global brands wondering how to leverage iQiyi, Tencent Video and Youku.


Retail

Alibaba's Hong Kong Shares Close 6.6% Up After 2019's Largest Stock Sale

The Chinese e-commerce giant's debut was the third biggest on record for the Hong Kong market.

Retail

Alibaba's Hong Kong Shares Close 6.6% Up After 2019's Largest Stock Sale

The Chinese e-commerce giant's debut was the third biggest on record for the Hong Kong market.


Technology

How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World

This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.

Technology

How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World

This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.


China

Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day

The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.

China

Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day

The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.


Luxury

Alibaba’s Luxury Venture With Richemont Goes Online in China

The joint venture will operate under Richemont's Net-a-Porter brand, and present 130 brands in one location on the Tmall e-commerce site.

Luxury

Alibaba’s Luxury Venture With Richemont Goes Online in China

The joint venture will operate under Richemont's Net-a-Porter brand, and present 130 brands in one location on the Tmall e-commerce site.