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: Tariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Casey’s To Open 80 Stores; Torrid To Close 180 StoresAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI Teammate
