Insight ReportAlibaba: A Timeline of Key Events Coresight Research November 27, 2019 Reasons to ReadAlibaba operates on an international scale, providing e-commerce and digital solutions to business. As part of our Retailers’ Timelines series, we detail key events for Alibaba since its launch in 1999. Focusing on the past two years in particular, we look at the company’s investment priorities and strategic aims in the following sectors: Cloud computing E-commerce Local services Home furnishings Digital media Click here to read our full collection of Retailers’ Timelines. 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: Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Event Format and CompetitorsUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Jumps by One-Quarter as Online Food Sales Surge by One-ThirdRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—Infographic