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Alibaba Group has reportedly laid off 10,000 employees.

Reports: Alibaba Lays Off 10,000 as New Lockdowns Dampen Chinese Recovery

Ecommerce juggernaut Alibaba isn’t immune to the economic forces weighing down other retailers, particularly as new lockdowns in…

News August 8
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Why Experience, Story and Video Are Key Sales Drivers in Chinese Cross-Border Commerce

Chinese cross-border commerce has been a hot topic, and it’s becoming potentially even hotter as major retailers prepare…

Features July 29
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Report: Forever 21 Will Reestablish Physical Presence in China With a New Store

Forever 21 will expand its presence in China with a physical store slated to open later in June…

News June 15
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50% of China’s Luxury Shoppers are New to the Market  — And Here’s How to Reach Them

The explosive growth of China’s luxury fashion sector is being driven by a major influx of new shoppers:…

Features February 25
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Victoria’s Secret Fuels China Growth Through Joint Venture With Local Manufacturer

Victoria’s Secret has partnered with China-based Regina Miracle International to form a joint venture that will operate all…

News January 25
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PANGAIA @ Lane Crawford

DTC sustainable clothing brand PANGAIA has debuted its first physical brand experience in Asia in partnership with department…

News January 20
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Alibaba Exec: Luxury Success in China Requires Targeting, Customer Engagement — and Fun

China is an important market for luxury retailers looking to expand their audience, but gaining a foothold in…

News January 18
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JD.com Enters Partnership to Help U.S. Retailers Sell to Chinese Customers

JD.com has joined forces with Shopify to help retailers access China’s ecommerce market. Shopify users can list their…

News January 18
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Luxury’s ‘Paradigm Shift’ to Online: COVID Necessity Becomes Growth Engine

After a sharp contraction in 2020, luxury is back in business, with Bain & Company forecasting that sales…

Features December 22
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