Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumNew Retail Briefing #4: Suning.com Expands to Department Stores, Alipay Available at Walgreens Coresight Research February 26, 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: Suning.com acquired all 37 department stores of leading Chinese property developer Wanda Group and will convert the stores to smart retail formats. Alibaba’s digital payment solution Alipay can now be used at US pharmacy chain Walgreens stores, making it easier for people visiting from China to shop there. Alibaba acquired an 8% stake in Bilibili, a Chinese online video platform targeting young people. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: VIP Awards 2023 Preview: Celebrating Community and Partnership in RetailInnovator Profile: Quiver Expands Fulfillment Capabilities for E-Commerce Retailers, Putting Climate FirstSurprisingly Strong In-Store Shopping Accompanies Prime Day Week: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 30International Apparel Retailers in India: Opportunities in an Evolving, High-Growth Market