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JD.com Launches Store on Google Shopping Site

The Chinese e-commerce giant has launched store Joybuy on Google Express, which marks the latest development as the companies aim to take on respective rivals Alibaba and Amazon.

China

JD.com Launches Store on Google Shopping Site

The Chinese e-commerce giant has launched store Joybuy on Google Express, which marks the latest development as the companies aim to take on respective rivals Alibaba and Amazon.


Global Markets

Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment

The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.

Global Markets

Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment

The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.


Retail

Alibaba Bets on Frenchman to Lead High-Stakes Southeast Asia Expansion

Unusual choice Pierre Poignant named third CEO in nine months of Lazada, the subsidiary spearheading Alibaba's high-stakes Southeast Asia expansion.

Retail

Alibaba Bets on Frenchman to Lead High-Stakes Southeast Asia Expansion

Unusual choice Pierre Poignant named third CEO in nine months of Lazada, the subsidiary spearheading Alibaba's high-stakes Southeast Asia expansion.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vogue International Has Tapped Holly Shackleton as Editor-in-Chief, Chanel Appointed Co-Artistic Directors

This week, Vogue International named a new editor-in-chief, while Chanel confirmed two top creative appointments following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vogue International Has Tapped Holly Shackleton as Editor-in-Chief, Chanel Appointed Co-Artistic Directors

This week, Vogue International named a new editor-in-chief, while Chanel confirmed two top creative appointments following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.


China

Chinese Firm Behind 'Amazon Coat' Hits Jackpot in US and Eschews China

With US sales — almost all through Amazon — accounting for 70 percent of total revenue, Kevin Chiu's Orolay puffer jacket is now an unexpected rival to premium brand Canada Goose.

China

Chinese Firm Behind 'Amazon Coat' Hits Jackpot in US and Eschews China

With US sales — almost all through Amazon — accounting for 70 percent of total revenue, Kevin Chiu's Orolay puffer jacket is now an unexpected rival to premium brand Canada Goose.


Retail

Web Retailers Should Pay Higher Taxes to Save UK Shops

To help soften the blow to physical stores as consumers shift to internet shopping, internet giants such as Amazon, Asos and Boohoo Group should pay higher UK taxes, according to a government report.

Retail

Web Retailers Should Pay Higher Taxes to Save UK Shops

To help soften the blow to physical stores as consumers shift to internet shopping, internet giants such as Amazon, Asos and Boohoo Group should pay higher UK taxes, according to a government report.


News & Analysis

What the ‘Amazon Coat’ Reveals About the Future of Shopping

Decoding the style, price and positioning of this season’s most viral piece of outerwear.

News & Analysis

What the ‘Amazon Coat’ Reveals About the Future of Shopping

Decoding the style, price and positioning of this season’s most viral piece of outerwear.


Sustainability

UK Takes Aim at Fashion’s Sustainability Problem

A new report from lawmakers proposes taxes on clothes and tougher regulation to force the industry to act more sustainably. Amazon and Boohoo, as well as luxury labels like Versace, are in Parliament’s sights.

Sustainability

UK Takes Aim at Fashion’s Sustainability Problem

A new report from lawmakers proposes taxes on clothes and tougher regulation to force the industry to act more sustainably. Amazon and Boohoo, as well as luxury labels like Versace, are in Parliament’s sights.


Marketing

Amazon Has a Big Advertising Business. Walmart Wants One Too

Retail giants are arguing that, while Facebook might know what customers like, and Google might know what they want, but only they know what they actually buy.

Marketing

Amazon Has a Big Advertising Business. Walmart Wants One Too

Retail giants are arguing that, while Facebook might know what customers like, and Google might know what they want, but only they know what they actually buy.


Financial Markets

Amazon Reports Better Than Expected Holiday Season Sales

But shares fell after the company's projections for the first quarter missed analyst estimates.

Financial Markets

Amazon Reports Better Than Expected Holiday Season Sales

But shares fell after the company's projections for the first quarter missed analyst estimates.