Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: Alibaba Increases Stake in Logistics Firm YTO Express To Gain Bigger Share of Delivery Market Coresight Research September 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of a monthly series in which we discuss developments in China under the banner of “New Retail.” We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include Alibaba’s investment in logistics firm YTO Express to increase its stake in China’s express delivery market, as well as grocery retailer Bunnymaicai’s plans to leverage recent funding for further digital development. We also explore the recent agreement between JD.com and Chinese cooking brand Fulinmen to facilitate product innovation, marketing promotion and logistics services cooperation. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail Briefing series, which discusses the opening of Burberry’s new “social retail” store with Tencent and the launch of Alibaba’s fifth Taobao Maker Festival. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff Perceptions2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic EnvironmentSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsAI Agents Power Cognitive Supply Chains: Insights from Blue Yonder ICON 2025 Conference
