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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.

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China

Alibaba Sales Miss Estimates

While revenue rose 54 percent to $12.3 billion the company trimmed its annual forecast, underscoring the extent to which escalating tensions with the US are hurting the Chinese economy.

China

Alibaba Sales Miss Estimates

While revenue rose 54 percent to $12.3 billion the company trimmed its annual forecast, underscoring the extent to which escalating tensions with the US are hurting the Chinese economy.


News & Analysis

How China’s Internet Moguls Are Rebooting Fashion

No one is pushing the country's fashion market further or faster than billionaire rivals Jack Ma and Pony Ma, the founders of Alibaba and Tencent.

News & Analysis

How China’s Internet Moguls Are Rebooting Fashion

No one is pushing the country's fashion market further or faster than billionaire rivals Jack Ma and Pony Ma, the founders of Alibaba and Tencent.


Technology

Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know

At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.

Technology

Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know

At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Alibaba Announces Jack Ma's Successor, Temperley London Names CEO

This week, Daniel Zhang will succeed founder Jack Ma as chairman of the board, while Sally Hughes has been named chief executive of Temperley London.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Alibaba Announces Jack Ma's Successor, Temperley London Names CEO

This week, Daniel Zhang will succeed founder Jack Ma as chairman of the board, while Sally Hughes has been named chief executive of Temperley London.


China

Alibaba's Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, to Retire

The Chinese entrepreneur discusses his plans for a future after Alibaba.

China

Alibaba's Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, to Retire

The Chinese entrepreneur discusses his plans for a future after Alibaba.


China

JD.Com Founder's Iron Grip and Legal Woes Leave Investors in Dark

The self-made billionaire took a major reputational hit this week as his mug shot from an arrest in a US sexual misconduct case rifled around the internet.

China

JD.Com Founder's Iron Grip and Legal Woes Leave Investors in Dark

The self-made billionaire took a major reputational hit this week as his mug shot from an arrest in a US sexual misconduct case rifled around the internet.


China

Tommy Hilfiger’s Pivot to Asia

Ahead of its TommyNow show in Shanghai, the brand shares its big plans for Asia. Standing in its way are a crowded marketplace, fickle consumers and the potential fallout from a trade war.

China

Tommy Hilfiger’s Pivot to Asia

Ahead of its TommyNow show in Shanghai, the brand shares its big plans for Asia. Standing in its way are a crowded marketplace, fickle consumers and the potential fallout from a trade war.


China

Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 61 Percent

Heavy spending in new areas has helped spur growth at the expense of profit margins as Alibaba reduces its reliance on a core e-commerce business facing increased competition from JD.com and Pinduoduo.

China

Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 61 Percent

Heavy spending in new areas has helped spur growth at the expense of profit margins as Alibaba reduces its reliance on a core e-commerce business facing increased competition from JD.com and Pinduoduo.


Global Markets

Alibaba Buys Online Retailer Daraz in Pakistan Push

Jack Ma is expanding his reach in Pakistan, striking a deal for Alibaba to buy the Rocket Internet-backed online shopping outlet.

Global Markets

Alibaba Buys Online Retailer Daraz in Pakistan Push

Jack Ma is expanding his reach in Pakistan, striking a deal for Alibaba to buy the Rocket Internet-backed online shopping outlet.


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.


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