Deep DiveTencent’s Smart Retail Strategy Coresight Research December 10, 2019 Reasons to ReadChinese Internet giant Tencent is focusing on the business-to-business space through its “Smart Retail” concept—the company’s answer to Alibaba’s New Retail. We explore Tencent’s Smart Retail ecosystem, covering the following key components: Social app WeChat and the power of mini programs for businesses Online and offline retail expansion by partnership and investment, including JD.com as the online retail pioneer and as an extended retail arm for Tencent Mobile payment and facial-recognition solutions The exploitation of Tencent’s strength in the gaming and entertainment sectors Using cloud and AI technologies to empower businesses Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: WHSmith To Open Additional Travel StoresThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Consumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsResponses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey Insights
