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.
Alibaba vs JD.com: China’s Online Titans Battle for Asia
From acquisitions and investments to the deployment of drones and encrypted messaging apps, China’s e-commerce giants are gearing up for war in Southeast Asia’s $52 billion fashion market.
Alibaba vs JD.com: China’s Online Titans Battle for Asia
From acquisitions and investments to the deployment of drones and encrypted messaging apps, China’s e-commerce giants are gearing up for war in Southeast Asia’s $52 billion fashion market.
Alibaba's Sales Beat Estimates on Surging Consumer Demand
Revenues rise 56 percent to 50.2 billion yuan at China's biggest e-commerce company takes on bricks and mortar stores
Alibaba's Sales Beat Estimates on Surging Consumer Demand
Revenues rise 56 percent to 50.2 billion yuan at China's biggest e-commerce company takes on bricks and mortar stores
Where Brands Are Missing a Trick in China
Many Chinese cities are either oversaturated or underserved by luxury brands which must recalibrate their retail footprint on the mainland.
Where Brands Are Missing a Trick in China
Many Chinese cities are either oversaturated or underserved by luxury brands which must recalibrate their retail footprint on the mainland.
China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff
In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.
China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff
In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.
Alibaba Predicts Revenue Rise of 45-48% in 2017
China's Alibaba expects its revenue to expand by 45 to 48 percent in its fiscal year from April as more small businesses join its online community in search of sales.
Alibaba Predicts Revenue Rise of 45-48% in 2017
China's Alibaba expects its revenue to expand by 45 to 48 percent in its fiscal year from April as more small businesses join its online community in search of sales.
What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
Alibaba to Invest $1 Billion More in Lazada to Fuel Asian Growth
The Chinese e-commerce leader has raised its stake in online mall Lazada Group to help it secure control of the fast-growing startup at the vanguard of its Southeast Asian expansion.
Alibaba to Invest $1 Billion More in Lazada to Fuel Asian Growth
The Chinese e-commerce leader has raised its stake in online mall Lazada Group to help it secure control of the fast-growing startup at the vanguard of its Southeast Asian expansion.
Report: Alibaba's Jack Ma invited to join bid for The Body Shop
Private equity firm Investindustrial has invited the investment vehicle of Alibaba founder Jack Ma to join a consortium offering to buy The Body Shop for more than €800 million, sources have said.
Report: Alibaba's Jack Ma invited to join bid for The Body Shop
Private equity firm Investindustrial has invited the investment vehicle of Alibaba founder Jack Ma to join a consortium offering to buy The Body Shop for more than €800 million, sources have said.
A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.
A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.
Alibaba Shares Slip After Earnings Miss Estimates
China’s biggest e-commerce company' posted quarterly earnings that lagged estimates as it faced a higher tax bill and splurged on entertainment and cloud computing.
Alibaba Shares Slip After Earnings Miss Estimates
China’s biggest e-commerce company' posted quarterly earnings that lagged estimates as it faced a higher tax bill and splurged on entertainment and cloud computing.
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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.
