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China launches crackdown on online counterfeits

October 26, 2020

China’s market regulator and government departments have launched an operation investigating unfair competition, illegal wildlife sales and counterfeits through the country’s ecommerce channels. State news agency Xinhua reported that the…

TikTok users will soon be able to purchase items as they scroll through the app as the social media giant makes its biggest push yet into ecommerce.

TikTok rejects Microsoft deal, chooses Oracle instead

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September 14, 2020

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TikTok has allegedly chosen software maker Oracle as its “technology partner”, putting an end to Microsoft’s bid for the social media giant. Microsoft on Sunday posted an update to its…

Alibaba’s Chinese ecommerce platform Tmall Global has announced it aims to add 2,600 international brands and over 2,000 in-demand products to its 11.11 shopping festival this November 11.

Alibaba’s Tmall looks to add 2,600 new overseas brands for 11.11 shopping festival

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September 9, 2020

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Alibaba’s Chinese ecommerce platform Tmall Global has announced it aims to add 2,600 international brands and over 2,000 in-demand products to its 11.11 shopping festival this November 11. Tmall appeals…

Alibaba has beaten analyst estimates and posted runway sales during its last quarter despite a growing global backlash against Chinese companies.

Alibaba smashes forecasts to see 34% sales boost despite growing global tensions

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August 21, 2020

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Alibaba has beaten analyst estimates and posted runway sales during its last quarter despite a growing global backlash against Chinese companies. The ecommerce giant saw revenues jump 34 per cent…

JD.com smashed analyst estimates during its last quarter as its self-run logistics operations powered through the pandemic.

JD.com smashes analyst estimates and sees shares rally despite Trump’s Chinese crackdown

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August 18, 2020

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JD.com smashed analyst estimates during its last quarter as its self-run logistics operations powered through the pandemic. In its first quarter since launching its $4 billion secondary listing on the…

Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma has been summoned to a court in India amid allegations the retailer censored content seen as unfavourable to China.

Alibaba’s Jack Ma summoned to Indian court over allegations of censorship and fake news at the retailer

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July 27, 2020

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Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma has been summoned to a court in India amid allegations the retailer censored content seen as unfavourable to China. China’s richest man has been thrown into…

JD.com and Alibaba raked in more than $130 billion (£104 billion) during the ‘618’ shopping festival in signs that the world’s second largest economy is returning to health.

JD.com and Alibaba rake in $130bn during sales event as Chinese economy begins recovery

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June 22, 2020

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JD.com and Alibaba raked in more than $130 billion (£104 billion) during the ‘618’ shopping festival in signs that the world’s second largest economy is returning to health. June 18th…

The coronavirus crisis may have irrevocably changed the retail industry in China and the way brands and retailers engage consumers.

Why China’s retail won’t go back to the way things were

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June 8, 2020

Elena Gatti

China has all but eliminated the coronavirus threat and day-to-day life in its metropolitan cities has more or less returned to its normal pace. But the coronavirus crisis may have…

Retailers must “redefine business models” and integrate more technology into their operations if they are to survive the COVID-10 pandemic, according to GlobalData

Crisis will see “large number of retail failures” if shops to not embrace new technology

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June 3, 2020

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Retailers must “redefine business models” and integrate more technology into their operations if they are to survive the COVID-10 pandemic, according to GlobalData. The data and analytics company has warned…

Xiaomi has seen a double digit rise in first quarter revenue despite the corornavirus’ impact on its supply chain production returns to normal.

Xiaomi sees revenues jump 13.6% as product returns to pre-crisis levels

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May 21, 2020

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Xiaomi has seen a double digit rise in first quarter revenue despite the corornavirus’ impact on its supply chain production returns to normal. The Chinese tech giant reported a 13.6…

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