Insight Report | August 25, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Burberry Launches a Social Store with Tencent; JD.com Invests $100 Million in Li & FungWe discuss the recent developments in New Retail, including the opening of Burberry’s new “social retail” store with Tencent and the launch of Alibaba’s fifth Taobao Maker Festival, as well as flagship store openings on JD.com and the platform’s new business partnerships. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: International Brands Continue To Look to China for GrowthInternational brands have been looking to China for growth opportunities post pandemic. We discuss these recent developments in New Retail, including the latest partnerships between Chinese e-commerce platforms, such as Alibaba and JD.com, and international brands—including Beyond Meat and Gas Bijoux. Read More
Insight Report | June 30, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: E-Commerce Platforms Launch Key Strategies To Support Businesses in China and the US Post PandemicE-commerce platforms in China have been rolling out new strategies to support businesses in China and the US in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. We discuss these recent developments in New Retail, which include the extension of payment terms for US buyers by Alibaba.com and JD.com’s plans to upgrade its logistics network to better serve lower-tier markets in China. Read More
Insight Report | March 24, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, ByteDance’s News Platform Jinritoutiao Launches “Play at Home” FunctionAs China slowly but surely emerges from the the coronavirus outbreak, retailers are leveraging the tools they deployed during the toughest periods to accelerate recovery. Others are finding creative ways to clear unsold inventory and reengage with consumers. Read More