Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: Taobao Launches New Feature of Hot-Topic Live Ranking Coresight Research October 8, 2019 Executive Summary“New Retail” is a model for integrating online retail, offline retail and logistics across a single value chain powered by data and technology. In this biweekly series, we cover important developments in New Retail in China and beyond. Here’s what’s happening: Alibaba furthered its partnership with Starbucks by launching a Starbucks-themed Tmall Genie smart speaker. Chinese customers can now order Starbucks coffee from Tmall Genie. Taobao launched a new feature of hot-topic live ranking to prompt users to discover products from trending topics. JD.com launched a new supply chain program to expedite delivery by working with offline retail partners. 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 2026, Week 3: Asda and Dunelm Open StoresEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicRetail-Tech Landscape: Shoptalk US “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch, 2016–2025Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: Bath & Body Works and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet To Open Additional Stores
