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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
China

At War with Alibaba: Top Brands Fight China's E-Commerce Giant

Foreign companies say Alibaba punishes them for refusing exclusive deals, a charge the Chinese e-commerce giant denies.

China

At War with Alibaba: Top Brands Fight China's E-Commerce Giant

Foreign companies say Alibaba punishes them for refusing exclusive deals, a charge the Chinese e-commerce giant denies.


Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest $320 Million in Thailand, as Rivals Boost Presence

Alibaba-backed Lazada is already one of the most popular e-commerce businesses in Thailand.

Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest $320 Million in Thailand, as Rivals Boost Presence

Alibaba-backed Lazada is already one of the most popular e-commerce businesses in Thailand.


China

Audemars Piguet on Track to Hit $1 Billion in Sales This Year

The watchmaker also launched its first online pop-up boutique with Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, hoping to tap into China's burgeoning middle class who are increasingly shopping online.

China

Audemars Piguet on Track to Hit $1 Billion in Sales This Year

The watchmaker also launched its first online pop-up boutique with Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, hoping to tap into China's burgeoning middle class who are increasingly shopping online.


Retail

Decoding Richemont's Lancel Divestment

What does the potential sale of Lancel say about the Swiss conglomerate’s fashion strategy?

Retail

Decoding Richemont's Lancel Divestment

What does the potential sale of Lancel say about the Swiss conglomerate’s fashion strategy?


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Take $486 Million Stake in China Retail Data Firm

Alibaba has been beefing up its retail presence with more than $10 billion of investments into brick-and-mortar outlets amid rising competition from Tencent.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Take $486 Million Stake in China Retail Data Firm

Alibaba has been beefing up its retail presence with more than $10 billion of investments into brick-and-mortar outlets amid rising competition from Tencent.


China

Alibaba Market Value Tumbles $30 Billion After Margins Decline

While the Chinese e-commerce giant reported revenue that topped analyst estimates, operating margin shrank to 31 percent in the last quarter, causing shares to fall 6 percent.

China

Alibaba Market Value Tumbles $30 Billion After Margins Decline

While the Chinese e-commerce giant reported revenue that topped analyst estimates, operating margin shrank to 31 percent in the last quarter, causing shares to fall 6 percent.


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Buy 33 Percent Stake in Ant Financial, Paving Way for IPO

The stake will be the first since Ant's controversial spin-off in 2011.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Buy 33 Percent Stake in Ant Financial, Paving Way for IPO

The stake will be the first since Ant's controversial spin-off in 2011.


Financial Markets

4 Davos Themes Fashion Needs to Watch

As business magnates, presidents and economists converged at the 2018 World Economic Forum to discuss the state of the global economy, what important takeaways are there for the fashion industry?

Financial Markets

4 Davos Themes Fashion Needs to Watch

As business magnates, presidents and economists converged at the 2018 World Economic Forum to discuss the state of the global economy, what important takeaways are there for the fashion industry?


China

China’s Online Giants Get Physical

In this month’s China Edit, the battle between China's e-commerce giants is heating up as adversaries wage war offline.

China

China’s Online Giants Get Physical

In this month’s China Edit, the battle between China's e-commerce giants is heating up as adversaries wage war offline.


China

Tencent to Buy Stake in Supermarket Chain in Rare Retail Foray

The deal sets up a clash with arch-rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in physical retail.  

China

Tencent to Buy Stake in Supermarket Chain in Rare Retail Foray

The deal sets up a clash with arch-rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in physical retail.  


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