Insight Report 9 minutes PremiumAlibaba in the Global Retail Market: Busting Five Myths Coresight Research January 20, 2021 What's InsideWith Alibaba generating $945 billion in GMV through its China retail marketplaces in fiscal year 2020 and pioneering “New Retail,” understanding Alibaba is essential to any company looking to sell into China. In this report, we discuss the following five myths related to online retail in China: Alibaba is the Amazon of China Alibaba is only for big brands Alibaba is just an e-commerce company Singles’ Day is only about promotions Alibaba is only relevant in China Click here to read our 10 trends for China e-commerce in 2021. 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 US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThe Tech-Driven Future of US Retail: AI To Power Smarter Supply Chains, Seamless Operations and Personalized ExperiencesFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025