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.
As China Becomes the World’s Largest Fashion Market, Could Local Players Dominate?
Good news for China's local brands, five arrested in a fake botox bust, and Hangzhou eyes the New Retail throne. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
As China Becomes the World’s Largest Fashion Market, Could Local Players Dominate?
Good news for China's local brands, five arrested in a fake botox bust, and Hangzhou eyes the New Retail throne. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Alibaba Signs Agreement With Belgium for E-Commerce Trade Hub
Belgium is the first European country to join the project, following similar agreements in Malaysia and Rwanda.
Alibaba Signs Agreement With Belgium for E-Commerce Trade Hub
Belgium is the first European country to join the project, following similar agreements in Malaysia and Rwanda.
China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East
The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East
The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Canada Goose Takes on Chinese Market More Used to Fake Parkas
Canada Goose knockoffs can be found retailing for about $58 on Alibaba’s Taobao, a fraction of the up to $1,550 consumers pay for the real deal.
Canada Goose Takes on Chinese Market More Used to Fake Parkas
Canada Goose knockoffs can be found retailing for about $58 on Alibaba’s Taobao, a fraction of the up to $1,550 consumers pay for the real deal.
Proenza Schouler and the Investment Paradox
Young designers are encouraged to raise money to help fuel growth. But finding the right backer isn’t so easy.
Proenza Schouler and the Investment Paradox
Young designers are encouraged to raise money to help fuel growth. But finding the right backer isn’t so easy.
Singles’ Day: a Victim of its Own Success?
Experts weigh in on the future of Singles’ Day, social e-commerce player Mogujie files for $200 million IPO, and a daigou faces 10 years in jail. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Singles’ Day: a Victim of its Own Success?
Experts weigh in on the future of Singles’ Day, social e-commerce player Mogujie files for $200 million IPO, and a daigou faces 10 years in jail. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Jack Ma Heads Toward Retirement With Another Singles' Day Record
The e-commerce giant fends off competition with 27 percent in sales growth on Singles' Day.
Jack Ma Heads Toward Retirement With Another Singles' Day Record
The e-commerce giant fends off competition with 27 percent in sales growth on Singles' Day.
Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales
The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.
Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales
The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.
How Singles' Day in China Became the Biggest Shopping Spree
A look back at the retail extravaganza.
How Singles' Day in China Became the Biggest Shopping Spree
A look back at the retail extravaganza.
Alibaba Prepares for Final Singles’ Day With Jack Ma at the Helm
Amid slowing sales, uncertain economic growth and global trade issues, the e-commerce giant gears up for half a billion projected website visits on Singles' Day.
Alibaba Prepares for Final Singles’ Day With Jack Ma at the Helm
Amid slowing sales, uncertain economic growth and global trade issues, the e-commerce giant gears up for half a billion projected website visits on Singles' Day.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
