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Young Chinese Are Criticising Consumerism. What Does This Mean for Fashion?

23 February 2021 • By Zoe Suen

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Young Chinese Are Criticising Consumerism. What Does This Mean for Fashion?

There’s a small but growing movement against heavy spending in the world’s largest fashion market as more young people feel disillusioned with materialism.

Investors Flock to $5 Billion Alibaba Bond Deal, Shrug off Regulatory Woes

5 February 2021 • By Reuters

5 February 2021 • By Reuters

Investors Flock to $5 Billion Alibaba Bond Deal, Shrug off Regulatory Woes

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Chinese New Year Sales Hang in the Balance

4 February 2021 • By Zoe Suen

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Chinese New Year Sales Hang in the Balance

Travel during China’s crucial Lunar New Year holiday is expected to hit a three-decade low, but some retailers are confident they can make back the losses in the months ahead.

Alibaba Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

2 February 2021 • By Reuters

2 February 2021 • By Reuters

Alibaba Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

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How Worried Should Fashion Brands Be About China’s Tech Crackdowns?

28 January 2021 • By Zoe Suen

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How Worried Should Fashion Brands Be About China’s Tech Crackdowns?

Experts say that a slew of new regulations spanning livestreaming, anti-trust and data collection could actually be an opportunity for fashion and beauty brands to reduce their reliance on giants like Alibaba.

Jack Ma’s Disappearance Becomes Subject of Social Media Speculation

4 January 2021 • By Reuters

4 January 2021 • By Reuters

Jack Ma’s Disappearance Becomes Subject of Social Media Speculation

Gucci to Launch on Tmall as Kering and Alibaba Reconcile On Counterfeit Claims

18 December 2020 • By Zoe Suen

18 December 2020 • By Zoe Suen

Gucci to Launch on Tmall as Kering and Alibaba Reconcile On Counterfeit Claims

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Alibaba Reports $56 Billion Sales as Singles' Day Gets Into Full Swing

11 November 2020 • By Reuters

11 November 2020 • By Reuters

The four-day sale has so far brought sellers 16 times as many orders by value than Amazon's global Prime Day last month.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Reports $56 Billion Sales as Singles' Day Gets Into Full Swing

The four-day sale has so far brought sellers 16 times as many orders by value than Amazon's global Prime Day last month.

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Can Fashion Finally Crack the ‘Last Mile’?

11 November 2020 • By Zoe Suen

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Can Fashion Finally Crack the ‘Last Mile’?

Getting products to customers’ front doors has always been the most complex and expensive part of e-commerce logistics. Covid-19 and the ensuing boom in online sales have only upped the stakes.

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How the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Alliance Could Change the Game in the World’s Largest Luxury Market

9 November 2020 • By Casey Hall

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How the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Alliance Could Change the Game in the World’s Largest Luxury Market

With international travel on pause, China’s domestic e-commerce market is one of luxury’s largest growth opportunities. Now, a new alliance is redrawing the battlefield.