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Aesop opens first store in mainland China
The first Aesop store in mainland China will be located on Shanghai’s Dongping Road. The street’s rich cultural history and integration of the city’s diverse styles make it a prime location. This mark…
Struggling between Douyin or Tmall Global? Here’s a guide for you
China is undoubtedly the world’s largest e-commerce market, and its rapid development has presented an excellent opportunity for international brands.
The number of options for cross-border e-commerce…
How are brands celebrating Qixi with customers?
Qixi, China’s equivalent to Valentine’s Day, takes place on the seventh day of the seventh lunar calendar month. This year, the holiday falls on the 4th of August, marking the beginning of festivities…
Tmall Hong Kong is reportedly to be shuttered by Alibaba
Alibaba plans to shut down Tmall in Hong Kong on October 30, 2022, according to Technode.com. In May 2021, Alibaba launched the service in partnership with Adidas in the city to sell fresh produce and…
Fortnum & Mason to launch Tmall Global store
British upmarket department store Fortnum & Mason is announcing the partnership with ecommerce accelerator Pattern to expand its online business to China. Pattern will act as Fortnum & Mason…
Alibaba launches merchant support initiatives for 6.18
Alibaba Group introduced new merchant support measures, including expedited payment settlement and improved supply chain services for businesses on Taobao and Tmall. The new initiatives were designed …
Tmall Global ups support for cross-border trade ahead of 6.18 campaign
China’s largest cross-border Tmall Global has announced measures on 13th May, 2022 to help cross-border trade with China, ahead of the 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival.…
Alibaba’s Tmall launches carbon labeling
This April, Alibaba Group’s B2C e-commerce platform Tmall launched eco-friendly product labels to help consumers check the impact of their purchases on the environment and make more sustainable choice…
Bulgari opens its first flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion
Italian luxury house Bulgari has launched a flagship store on Alibaba Group’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion this April, with an aim to provide customers with a new experience of luxury consumption in th…