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CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide

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

CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide

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

JD.com appoints company president Lei Xu as CEO

Outgoing CEO Richard Liu will continue focusing on the company’s long-term strategies.

7-Eleven must develop online presence in China: analyst

The company’s market share has been declining since 2018.

Alibaba to add 3,000 workers in Shanghai

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

JD.com rolls out omnichannel initiatives in lockdown-hit Shanghai

Seven Fresh has collaborated with grocery suppliers to transport basic supplies.

China sees ‘solid’ consumer spending during Lunar New Year: report

Retail sales grew 6.7% to US$1.7t in the first two months of the year.

Tory Burch opens new store on JD’s platform

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

Taobao Deals launches 10-Yuan store

It has also unveiled a 100 store for higher-value products.

JD’s Seven Fresh rolls out autonomous vehicles in Shenzhen

The fully automated vehicles can travel for up to 100 kilometres.

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.

China retail sales grew 6.7% YoY in January, February

Online retail sales grew 10.2% year-on-year, according to NBS.

Tmall Luxury Pavillion rolls out one-on-one livestreaming

Cartier and Burberry were amongst the first brands to use the feature.

China rolls out policy support to buoy retail growth

Support is expected to strengthen if retail sales do not stabilise in the next few months.

Coupang establishes new office in Yanji, China

Some 230 employees are working in the office.

JD and P&G China launches assistant for visually impaired consumers

The shopping assistant offers an array of services including consultation and home delivery.

JD Logistics revenue rises over 42% in 2021

Its total revenue stood at RMB104.b during the year.