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Jack Ma

Co-Founder, Alibaba Group

The Chinese business magnate built his tech empire around e-commerce platforms and is spearheading the ‘new retail’ movement across Asia.

Jack Ma
Technology

E-Tailer Zalando May Announce IPO This Week

Zalando SE, Europe’s largest online shoe and fashion retailer, may announce its initial public offering as early as this week, according to sources.

Technology

E-Tailer Zalando May Announce IPO This Week

Zalando SE, Europe’s largest online shoe and fashion retailer, may announce its initial public offering as early as this week, according to sources.


China

The China Edit | J.Crew’s XXXS Size, Alibaba IPO, Asia Woolmark Prize

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | J.Crew’s XXXS Size, Alibaba IPO, Asia Woolmark Prize

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Technology

As Giant U.S. IPO Nears, Alibaba's China E-commerce Crown Slips

SHANGHAI, China — Alibaba's dominance of online retail in China faces its biggest-ever challenge as the firm founded by Jack Ma in a one-room

Technology

As Giant U.S. IPO Nears, Alibaba's China E-commerce Crown Slips

SHANGHAI, China — Alibaba's dominance of online retail in China faces its biggest-ever challenge as the firm founded by Jack Ma in a one-room


Technology

Alibaba to Disclose Names of 28 Major Shareholders

BANGALORE, India — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will name the 28 people who will control the world's biggest e-commerce firm in an update to its initial

Technology

Alibaba to Disclose Names of 28 Major Shareholders

BANGALORE, India — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will name the 28 people who will control the world's biggest e-commerce firm in an update to its initial


China

The China Edit | Homegrown Designers, Richemont Sales Steady, Balenciaga

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Homegrown Designers, Richemont Sales Steady, Balenciaga

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


China

China's Alibaba IPO Glow Lures Global Investors to Ageing Warehouses

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's plans for a giant initial public offering in New York highlight vast potential for e-commerce in China

China

China's Alibaba IPO Glow Lures Global Investors to Ageing Warehouses

HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's plans for a giant initial public offering in New York highlight vast potential for e-commerce in China


Technology

Mobile Internet Shakes Up Stodgy China Industries

BEIJING, China — Alibaba, the e-commerce giant planning a blockbuster share sale in the U.S., shook up China's vast but sleepy retailing industry by

Technology

Mobile Internet Shakes Up Stodgy China Industries

BEIJING, China — Alibaba, the e-commerce giant planning a blockbuster share sale in the U.S., shook up China's vast but sleepy retailing industry by


Technology

Jack Ma's Dealings Raise Red Flags at Alibaba

BEIJING, China — Part-way through Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's long-awaited IPO prospectus was a subtle, but striking, warning: investors should know

Technology

Jack Ma's Dealings Raise Red Flags at Alibaba

BEIJING, China — Part-way through Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's long-awaited IPO prospectus was a subtle, but striking, warning: investors should know


China

The China Edit | Burberry's Storytelling, Alibaba Buys $1.2B Youku Stake, Fakes

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Burberry's Storytelling, Alibaba Buys $1.2B Youku Stake, Fakes

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Technology

Alibaba Leads $1.22 Billion Stake in Video Site Youku Tudou

BEIJING, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and founder Jack Ma ’s Yunfeng Capital agreed to buy a $1.22 billion stake in video website Youku Tudou

Technology

Alibaba Leads $1.22 Billion Stake in Video Site Youku Tudou

BEIJING, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and founder Jack Ma ’s Yunfeng Capital agreed to buy a $1.22 billion stake in video website Youku Tudou


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