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: Agentic Payments Are Open for Business: Insights from Stripe Sessions 2026Playbook: Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and InfrastructureWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime Day
