Flash Report 4 minutesRegister for Free AccessAlibaba Takes Control of Food Delivery Startup Ele.me Coresight Research April 5, 2018 Executive Summary Alibaba announced on April 2 that it will acquire Shanghai-based online delivery and local services platform Ele.me in a transaction that values the company at US$9.5 billion. Alibaba will integrate Ele.me into its existing infrastructure to bring new synergies and add further momentum to its New Retail initiative. The acquisition of Ele.me will allow the company to leverage Alibaba’s resources to compete with Meituan Dianping, its major rival in the online food delivery market. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Consumer Tracker Extra: Seasonal Shopping, 2Q23—Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Holiday 2023March 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Growing Consumer SentimentUS Beauty Retailing—A Standout Discretionary Category in 2023: Highlights from the Market NavigatorUS Back to School 2024: Preparing for Class—Unveiling Consumer Spending Expectations