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Pinduoduo Wants its Data Back From Alibaba

23 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

23 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Chinese start-up’s approach presents a threat to Alibaba’s dominance of Chinese e-commerce shipping data, mined by companies in industries from retail to healthcare for insights into consumer behaviour.

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Pinduoduo Wants its Data Back From Alibaba

The Chinese start-up’s approach presents a threat to Alibaba’s dominance of Chinese e-commerce shipping data, mined by companies in industries from retail to healthcare for insights into consumer behaviour.

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Want to Reach Chinese Teens? Take It Offline

22 August 2019 • By Casey Hall and Zoe Suen

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Want to Reach Chinese Teens? Take It Offline

Despite being digital whiz kids, China’s Post-00 generation increasingly want real world experiences. Brands who want a share of their discretionary spending, take note.

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Report: Alibaba Postpones Hong Kong Listing Amid Protests

21 August 2019 • By Reuters

21 August 2019 • By Reuters

The e-commerce giant could launch the deal as early as October, depending on whether political tensions ease and market conditions improve, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Report: Alibaba Postpones Hong Kong Listing Amid Protests

The e-commerce giant could launch the deal as early as October, depending on whether political tensions ease and market conditions improve, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

16 August 2019 • By BoF Team

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Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? BoF does the analysis.

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Alibaba to Buy Kaola Unit From Netease for $2 Billion

16 August 2019 • By Reuters

16 August 2019 • By Reuters

The e-commerce conglomerate will invest $2 million into the largest Chinese shopping site for imported goods.

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Alibaba to Buy Kaola Unit From Netease for $2 Billion

The e-commerce conglomerate will invest $2 million into the largest Chinese shopping site for imported goods.

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Alibaba Defies China Slowdown As Sales Beat Top Estimate

15 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

15 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Chinese e-commerce giant, whose business is predominantly domestic, is riding a surge in internet shopping in defiance of a slowing home economy.

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Alibaba Defies China Slowdown As Sales Beat Top Estimate

The Chinese e-commerce giant, whose business is predominantly domestic, is riding a surge in internet shopping in defiance of a slowing home economy.

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Escaping the Wrath of China’s Netizens

15 August 2019 • By Casey Hall and Zoe Suen

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Escaping the Wrath of China’s Netizens

With brands seemingly unable to avoid outrage in the face of rising nationalism in the world’s largest luxury market, hiring chief diversity officers may not be enough.

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China's JD.com Beats Revenue Estimates, Forecasts Upbeat Q3 Sales

13 August 2019 • By Reuters

13 August 2019 • By Reuters

The Chinese e-commerce company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates, with total net revenue rising by 22.9 percent and shares up by 5 percent.

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China's JD.com Beats Revenue Estimates, Forecasts Upbeat Q3 Sales

The Chinese e-commerce company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates, with total net revenue rising by 22.9 percent and shares up by 5 percent.

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China’s Online Army Shows Foreign Brands Who’s in Charge

13 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

13 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

Global luxury brands are at risk of losing Chinese consumers, who account for at least a third of current luxury sales and two-thirds of the industry’s growth.

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China’s Online Army Shows Foreign Brands Who’s in Charge

Global luxury brands are at risk of losing Chinese consumers, who account for at least a third of current luxury sales and two-thirds of the industry’s growth.

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After $140 Billion Wipeout, Alibaba and Tencent Bid for Comeback

13 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

13 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Chinese companies are likely to rebound from trade war losses since May, with Alibaba's revenue projected to grow by 38 percent and Tencent's revenue is expected to grow by 27 percent.

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After $140 Billion Wipeout, Alibaba and Tencent Bid for Comeback

The Chinese companies are likely to rebound from trade war losses since May, with Alibaba's revenue projected to grow by 38 percent and Tencent's revenue is expected to grow by 27 percent.