E-Commerce
Does Alibaba’s New Platform to Fast-Track IP Claims Have Any Teeth?
Unveiling the 'IP Express' project, Alibaba promises to give brands a 'highway' for IP claims; but with the burden still on brands to do the work, is the move meaningless? Read More
Tmall Global Launches Big Data Plan to Ensure Product Authenticity
The cross-border e-commerce site Tmall Global launched a new logistics tracking system on August 8 to track each step of the shipping process on imported goods. Read More
Tmall’s New Luxury Pavilion Taps Spanish Luxury Brand Loewe for Special Sale
On August 10, LVMH-owned Spanish luxury label Loewe will make its debut on Tmall's new Luxury Pavilion, for Alibaba's super VIP members. Read More
Will Alibaba’s Anti-Counterfeiting Deal with Kering Stall Luxury Counterfeits?
Alibaba and Kering have reached an agreement to work jointly to fight against the sales of fake goods in China, but it's unclear if the deal will work. Read More
Alibaba Unveils Exclusive Luxury Pavilion Courting Super-Wealthy Chinese Shoppers
Alibaba Group released the Luxury Pavilion, an online shopping platform created exclusively for China's ultra-rich shoppers. Read More
New Apps Offer Wary Chinese Consumers Online Authentication for Second-Hand Luxury Goods
With an uptick in sites that sell second-hand luxury goods online in China, these new apps see a market for online luxury goods authentication. Read More
Saint Laurent to Join JD-Farfetch Platform Upping E-Commerce Game in China
Powerhouse French fashion brand Saint Laurent will launch online sales on a new platform created by luxury e-tailer Farfetch in collaboration with JD.com. Read More
Vogue China Targets Digitally-Savvy Chinese With Sales on WeChat Mini Program
The fashion magazine Vogue China teams up with Stella McCartney to exclusively debut and sell the brand's autumn collection on WeChat. Read More
What Does Taobao’s Big Win in a Counterfeit Cat Food Case Mean for Luxury Brands?
Alibaba's major e-commerce platform Taobao has recently won a legal case against a fake goods seller for the first time in China. Read More
Louis Vuitton Quietly Launches E-Commerce Platform in China
With no announcement, Louis Vuitton softly launched its official online store in China on Thursday, offering a full range of luxury products. Read More
