online commerce
What can fashion learn from the Shein PR debacle?
Shein tried to gloss over its shortcomings by whisking influencers to its factory in Guangzhou, but netizens weren’t fooled. What can luxury learn from the PR disaster? Read More
JD’s 618 Festival Achieves Record US$17.6 Billion in Sales
The mid-year online shopping festival from Tmall's rival made major leaps in transaction volumes for luxury and sports apparel, luggage, and watches. Read More
JD Gives Luxury Shoppers New ‘White Glove’ Service, Eyes UK Brands
The e-commerce company aims to provide its customers with a premium experience that goes beyond the high-end products they buy. Read More
Alibaba Expands Portfolio in Bid for ‘New Retail’ Model
China's e-commerce giant is buying more stakes in offline stores in an effort to merge online shopping with a brick-and-mortar experience. Read More
Alibaba’s “New Retail” Model: A Better Omni-Channel Experience for Luxury Consumers?
Alibaba is partnering with brick-and-mortar retailers in an effort to change the retail experience consumers in China are currently familiar with. Read More
Targeting Trust Gap, Alipay Launches “Play Before Pay” Online Travel Service
This week, Alipay (支付宝) launched a new online travel escrow service, allowing travelers in China to complete payments for their trips after returning home. Read More
