Consumer and technological trends in China
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Alibaba will split into six units, reshaping Jack Ma's business empire | CNN Business

Alibaba will split into six units, reshaping Jack Ma's business empire | CNN Business | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba on Tuesday said it plans to split its business into six separate units, in a move that promises to radically reshape the sprawling Chinese e-commerce firm that Jack Ma founded nearly 25 years ago ..."

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Alibaba launches 'metaverse' for China's Black Friday

Alibaba launches 'metaverse' for China's Black Friday | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba has released what it purports to be a metaverse, just in time for China’s biggest shopping event, Singles’ Day. It’s called “Metaverse Art ..."

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Alibaba's Jack Ma raises philanthropist profile, plugs coronavirus handbook

Alibaba's Jack Ma raises philanthropist profile, plugs coronavirus handbook | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Ma, worth $39 billion on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List today, stepped down as chairman of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba in September to focus on philanthropy ..."

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Alibaba undercuts Amazon in Europe to woo wary brands - Reuters

Alibaba undercuts Amazon in Europe to woo wary brands - Reuters | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"After years of reconnaissance, China's retail king Alibaba is finally making its move on Europe. It is undercutting Amazon sellers' fees to attract vendors but has had mixed results, six sources with direct knowledge of the matter said ..."

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Chinese designers try predictive trend analysis on for size

Chinese designers try predictive trend analysis on for size | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Predictive trend-spotting is already a fast-growing area of investment for many major brands and e-commerce retailers. But can they really see the future? ..."

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Alibaba's fight against counterfeits: Where are we now?

Alibaba's fight against counterfeits: Where are we now? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba, the Amazon of China, created the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition to fight against counterfeits. See how this alliance is playing off ..."

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Gucci reluctant to partner with Alibaba and JD.com due to counterfeit concerns 

Gucci reluctant to partner with Alibaba and JD.com due to counterfeit concerns  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Gucci expressed reluctance to cooperate with Chinese e-commerce platforms led by Alibaba and JD.com due to concerns of counterfeiting scandals ..."

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Alibaba dominates online sales in China but facing 'credible' competition, report claims

Alibaba dominates online sales in China but facing 'credible' competition, report claims | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba is continuing to dominate the battle for online shoppers in China despite facing “credible” competition, a report has found. The retail giant will capture almost 60% of all retail e-commerce sales in 2018, with JD.com a distant second with 16% ..." 

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L’Oréal China and Alibaba ink deal for environmentally friendly packaging 

L’Oréal China and Alibaba ink deal for environmentally friendly packaging  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"L’Oréal China and Alibaba Group signed an agreement committing to using environmentally packaging in order to reduce waste in China. The agreement, which will be rolled out over the next five months, includes a pledge from L’Oréal to switch to FSC-certified sustainable paper ..."

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Alibaba’s Taobao expands crypto regulations by banning ICOs and associated services 

Alibaba’s Taobao expands crypto regulations by banning ICOs and associated services  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba subsidiary Taobao bans stores on the platform from providing ICO-related services after a previous ban of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin ..."

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Alibaba to offer China’s largest library of Disney animated series 

Alibaba to offer China’s largest library of Disney animated series  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba’s entertainment arm signed agreement with Disney, making its platforms China’s most-comprehensive destination for Disney animations ..."

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The world's biggest Starbucks just opened in Shanghai!

The world's biggest Starbucks just opened in Shanghai! | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Just when you thought this city couldn't possibly get any better ..."

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Shampoo to boats: how China leads the planet in online shopping

Shampoo to boats: how China leads the planet in online shopping | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

Singles’ Day has grown into a retail phenomenon that has spread well beyond China’s 1.3 billion population to snare shoppers from Southeast Asia to the US ..."

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11.11 Sales: Alibaba posts record sales for Singles Day, but growth is slowing

11.11 Sales: Alibaba posts record sales for Singles Day, but growth is slowing | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba reported another year of record sales figures for Singles Day, the world's largest annual shopping event ..."

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Alibaba's Luxury Soho platform to draw younger consumers - Fibre2Fashion

Alibaba's Luxury Soho platform to draw younger consumers - Fibre2Fashion | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba Group has piloted Luxury Soho, a new platform named after New York's Soho district and aimed at young, value-conscious luxury shoppers. It is aimed at helping luxury..."

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Can Amazon’s new luxury platform challenge Alibaba’s?

Can Amazon’s new luxury platform challenge Alibaba’s? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Amazon has made it a habit to copy Alibaba's business ventures lately, but their most recent attempt — an online luxury platform — seems ill-fated ..."

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Alibaba Singles' Day 2019 sales generates $38.4

Alibaba Singles' Day 2019 sales generates $38.4 | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

The event featured 200,000 participating brands, 1 million new product launches and 1.3 billion delivery orders ...

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Alibaba’s strong results suggest Chinese consumers are still spending - The New York Times

Alibaba’s strong results suggest Chinese consumers are still spending - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Though growth has slowed, the e-commerce giant’s results signal that the country’s consumers still feel comfortable enough to open their wallets ..."

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Understanding China's social credit system and what it means for consumers 

Understanding China's social credit system and what it means for consumers  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's social credit system might not be as bad as portrayed in the western media says digital trend consultant Anna Seidel. ..."

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True dominance of China's Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent revealed – and how their influence extends worldwide

True dominance of China's Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent revealed – and how their influence extends worldwide | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China Internet Report offers insights into country’s internet landscape, including its unicorns, top internet companies, and most active investors ..."

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Automated fashion is now a reality in new Chinese store - 

Automated fashion is now a reality in new Chinese store -  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Everything is automated and powered by AI — or soon will be ..."

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Why Taobao Global is helping to launch international fashion and beauty brands in China

Why Taobao Global is helping to launch international fashion and beauty brands in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A new incubator launched in January by Alibaba Group’s Taobao Global platform is providing resources to introduce independent, international brands to millennial Chinese customers, who are showing a rising interest in niche, previously undiscovered foreign products ..."

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Alibaba to buy out Baidu in China’s top food takeout app - Bloomberg 

Alibaba to buy out Baidu in China’s top food takeout app - Bloomberg  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. plans to buy out Baidu Inc. and other investors in Chinese startup Ele.me to shore up its delivery network, a person familiar with the matter said, placing its biggest bet yet in online food and local services ..."

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Luxury cosmetic brand Giorgio Armani Beauty to join Tmall 

Luxury cosmetic brand Giorgio Armani Beauty to join Tmall  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Giorgio Armani Beauty is set to launch a flagship store on Alibaba-owned B2C shopping platform Tmall next month ..."

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'Singles Day' China shopping festival smashes record with $25 billion haul

'Singles Day' China shopping festival smashes record with $25 billion haul | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

Alibaba said its Singles Day sales surged past last year's total just after midday Saturday, hitting a record $18 billion" ..."

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