Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: Alibaba Boosts User Engagement through Weitao and 88VIP Coresight Research August 27, 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: Alibaba upgraded its content tool Weitao to boost user engagement on the Taobao and Tmall platforms. Alibaba expanded membership benefits for its paid loyalty program 88VIP. JD.com now lets users order tailor-made clothes on its Jingzao platform. 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: US Store Openings and Closures Midyear 2025 Review and Outlook: Where Does Retail Real Estate Stand in a Year of Disruption?Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for Retail
