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AliExpress fuels Alibaba International’s revenue growth by giving shoppers a ‘Choice’

Fri, 17 May 2024 01:51:38 +0000

Revenue for the e-commerce giant’s international arm jumped 45% in its latest quarter, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of strong gains Key Takeaways: By Teri Yu and Doug Young Watch out, Amazon Prime. A new kid on the block is quickly gaining traction on the global e-commerce scene, as the year-old AliExpress Choice service.....

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Dingdong rings back to revenue growth, posts quarterly net profit

Tue, 14 May 2024 05:14:17 +0000

China’s leading online grocer’s return to growth in the first quarter follows an overhaul that saw it withdraw from smaller markets to focus on larger cities Key Takeaways: By Doug Young Grocery story or tech company? Investors are having a hard time answering that question when it comes to Dingdong (Caymen) Ltd. (DDL.US), China’s.....

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Is Baozun’s risky leap into brand management starting to pay off?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:09:21 +0000

The provider of e-commerce services says it is turning the corner in its ‘journey of transformation’ Key Takeaways: By Edith Terry Baozun Inc. (BZUN.US, 9991.HK) has been undergoing a major transformation this past year, buying brands and investing in a new offshore business as it diversifies beyond its status as one of China’s largest.....

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FAST NEWS: Alibaba continues aggressive share buyback

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:08:59 +0000

The Latest: E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA.US; 9988.HK) said it spent $4.8 billion in the first quarter of this year to repurchase its American depositary shares (ADS) under its ongoing buyback program. Looking Up: The company expanded its share repurchase program in March 2022 from $15 billion to $25 billion, reflecting its strong.....

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In tight times, Vipshop wows investors with dividend policy

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:44:45 +0000

The discount e-commerce company, which has been consistently profitable since 2013, said it will return $250 million to investors through a dividend this year Key Takeaways: By Doug Young It’s one thing to give back to shareholders by repurchasing your shares. But it’s quite another to give back in the form of a dividend,.....

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Alibaba International records solid growth led by AliExpress

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:52:17 +0000

The international e-commerce arm of Alibaba Group posted 44% revenue growth in its latest quarter, led by major contributions from its AliExpress B2C global marketplace Key Takeaways By Teri Yu China e-commerce giant Alibaba Group (BABA.US; 9988.HK) eked out 5% revenue growth in its latest quarterly results announced last Wednesday. Despite that modest gain,.....

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Weimob shops breakup plan, but investors aren’t buying it

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:44:30 +0000

The e-commerce services provider said it is exploring a spinoff for its marketing services arm, with plans to list it separately on China’s A-share market Key Takeaways: By Doug Young First it was Baozun (BZUN.US; 9991.HK) that made a big strategic shift with a major move into brand management, launched by its 2022 purchase.....

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East Buy drama offers lesson on the power of key influencers

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:17:43 +0000

The clash between the e-commerce company’s CEO and its top livestreaming host touched off a roller coaster ride for its shares Key Takeaways: By Edith Terry It started innocently enough, with a social media comment on the official account of East Buy Holding Ltd. (1797.HK), the livestreaming e-commerce arm of New Oriental Education (EDU.US;.....

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China has a new e-commerce top dog as global gains lift PDD past Alibaba

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:44:43 +0000

The company formerly known as Pinduoduo passed Alibaba in terms of market value after reporting strong third-quarter growth fueled by its international Temu platform Key Takeaways: By Hugh Chen After years of dominance by the duo of Alibaba (BABA.US; 9988.HK) and JD.com (JD.US; 9618.HK), China suddenly has a new top kid on its e-commerce.....

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Alibaba International revenues jump, losses narrow on growing synergies

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:21:11 +0000

Alibaba Group’s international unit continued to post improving performance in its latest quarter ahead of a planned fundraising Key Takeaways: By Teri Yu When China’s e-commerce leader Alibaba Group (BABA.US; 9988.HK) announced its latest financial results last Thursday, its first dividend payout since its 2014 listing and the halt of a planned spinoff for.....

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Ant Group’s WorldFirst boosts its Southeast Asia footprint

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:27:48 +0000

The global payments company will start offering its cross-border e-commerce payments services in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia over the next year Key Takeaways: By Teri Yu Ant Group, best known for its Alipay super app, is venturing further into the world with a new phase in its international expansion. This time, the.....

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LightInTheBox outpaces e-commerce rivals on low-end product focus, geographic diversity

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:42:46 +0000

The operator of online sites specializing in cheap apparel posted record quarterly revenue growth in the second quarter, though it lost money due to heavy spending on marketing Key Takeaways: By Warren Yang When times are rough, consumers naturally tend to gravitate toward bargains. While that’s bad for luxury brands and other higher-end goods,.....

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