E-commerce

China’s e-commerce giants launches Earth Day initiatives

Alibaba has made public its nine green patents, while JD launched a carbon reduction campaign.

China’s e-commerce giants launches Earth Day initiatives

Alibaba has made public its nine green patents, while JD launched a carbon reduction campaign.

Bulgari launches tailor-made digital store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Alibaba and Bulgari joined forces in customizing the store’s interface.

CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide

The store allows purchases from visitors to Hainan as early as 30 days before departure.

Weekly News Wrap: Tata rolls out new e-commerce app; Flipkart raises IPO valuation target to $60-70b

And India’s antitrust body probes Zomato and Swiggy over alleged breaching neutrality rules.

Alibaba to add 3,000 workers in Shanghai

Its food delivery platform will dispatch 600 couriers from other cities.

Tata Digital launches super-app Tata Neu

It aims to provide an omnichannel experience for Indian consumers.

Foodpanda dedicates $35m to support communities, MSMEs in 2021

The platform has also committed funds in upskilling its delivery riders.

Tory Burch opens new store on JD’s platform

Three styles of its Kira bag in denim were first released in this store.

Una Brands, KlickBrands commit US$100m to South Korea’s e-commerce market

This could benefit profitable e-commerce brands in health, K-beauty, baby, and pets amongst others.

Around 9 in 10 S’poreans shop more online: report

A total of 70% of shoppers consider online shopping as indispensable from their daily life.

Around 7 in 10 Southeast Asian consumers see online shopping as “integral” part of life

The study also found that 60% welcomed online shopping in the last two years.

Rakuten, Seiyu collaborate on digital marketing initiatives

Rakuten Point Cards will be usable in all Seiyu stores starting 26 April.

JD.com, Sinopec Anhui tie up for supply chain services

Sinopec’s 1,400 Easy Joy stores will be turned into JD’s pick-up stations.

Sa Sa International launches on foodpanda mall in Hong Kong

The service will initially be piloted at 20 stores in the city.

Central Food Retail, Zipmex to launch Southeast Asia’s first digital supermarket

This forms part of Central Retail’s strategy to drive innovation, under the CRC Retailligence.