Intense competition in China’s delivery market means revenue gains come at the cost of falling profits.
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China ecommerce titans show growth without profit in Q2: JD, Meituan, Alibaba under pressure
It's the battle for emotional fulfilment in China's longest Double 11 festival
The five-week shopping marathon pushes platforms to their limits, competition gets fiercer—and the strategies savvier.
Double trouble for JD.com over stand-up comedian endorsement
Bang in the middle of Single's Day shopping bonanza, JD finds itself embroiled in a dual controversy with a comedian fallout and withdrawal rumours.
How JD.com is luring luxury brands back
China issued rules to prevent monopolistic behaviour from internet firms, which will mean brands will no longer have to choose between Tmall or JD.
Chinese tech giants split over long-term impact of Beijing's regulatory crackdown
China's biggest tech firms posted strong second-quarter revenues despite regulatory headwinds, leading to mixed expectations for the long-term.
JD.com posts 31% jump in Q4 revenue
China’s ecommerce giant drove US$34.4 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter, reiterating the staying power of online shopping.
Tighter control of livestreaming coming soon in China
Chinese regulators are preparing to impose new regulations on the booming use of livestreaming. Although the changes represent potential risk for brands, representatives from e-commerce platforms and influencer agencies welcome the moves.
Takeaways from this year's 6.18 shopping festival in China
Online streaming, aiming for long-term interaction and better application of big data have been areas of focus for brands during the first major post-COVID shopping festival.
Pandemic may help China's big 3 ecommerce giants keep lion's share of market
TOP OF THE CHARTS: Despite a shrinking retail market overall, China will supersede the US retail market in 2020 as the world's largest, with ecommerce up 16%, says eMarketer.
How AI is transforming JD’s retail business
JD's AI chief said information collected using AI technologies can serve upstream manufacturing and design, and drive innovation in new markets.
Alibaba still tops, but watch Pinduoduo and other Chinese online retailers: eMarketer
Online shopping competition heats up in China with Pinduoduo and Vipshop joining JD.com and Suning as notable contenders.
618 stories: of dumplings, World Cup and anti-hair loss shampoos
JD.com's annual 618 Shopping Festival drew in rather unconventional product categories compared to Singles Day.
Discovering China: MarketingPulse conference 2018
Speakers from major brands and standout Chinese agencies are scheduled on the day.
Here's how Chinese online shoppers spent $1.1 trillion on foreign brands in 2017
Alibaba's 2017 annual report on Tmall reveals the countries, categories and specific products finding success selling to China's online shoppers.
Nielsen and JD.com partner to address attribution
Collaboration allows Nielsen to tap into the user base of the ecommerce platform for its multi-touch attribution product.
La Perla's ecommerce education in China
La Perla APAC CEO Chiara Scaglia is working out how the brand maintains its luxury appeal in the ecommerce age.
Analysing JD.com's moves into retail space
The online retailer's aggressive plans suggest that an omnichannel shopper experience isn't possible without a physical footprint.