Cross-border E-commerce Archives

Alibaba.com Announces the Full Launch of Localization Operations

On September 14th, Alibaba.com announced that it will fully initiate localization operations.

Alibaba.com Unveils Its Vision: Co-Creating a Revolutionary E-Commerce Ecosystem for B2B Entrepreneurs

On September 7, 2023, Alibaba.com introduced an innovative suite of products at its Co-Create conference in Las Vegas.

PDD Expands to Chile and Philippines Amid Warehousing Challenges

PDD expands to Chile and the Philippines, grapples with warehousing and logistics hurdles.

SHEIN Invests in Forever 21’s Parent Company, Expands Offline Presence

SHEIN invests in Forever 21's parent company, embarking on new attempts: e-commerce platform and offline experiments.

Douyin Boosts Self-Operated E-Commerce with Launch of ‘Imported Supermarket’

A new store called 'Douyin Imported Supermarket' has officially opened within the Douyin app recently. It is reported that this is a cross-border e-commerce business under the Douyin e-commerce platform, mainly focusing on self-operated operations.

Chinese E-Commerce Platforms Start Applications for ChatGPT to Business

As soon as ChatGPT was released, it aroused some discussion. In the cross-border e-commerce sector, many enterprises have started to access ChatGPT to improve operational efficiency.

Tencent Launches Cross-Border Payment Platform for E-Commerce Business

Chinese leading tech player Tencent recently launched a cross-border payment platform named "Tenpay Global Business", which provides a one-stop solution for services such as global collection, payment and exchange for cross-border e-commerce sellers and platforms.

Goods Returning to China’s Cross-Border E-commerce Welcomes Favorable Policies

On January 30, China's three departments jointly issued an announcement on the tax policy for returned goods in cross-border e-commerce. The returned goods will be exempted from import duties, import value-added taxes and consumption taxes.

China’s Yiwu Supplies 70% of Soccer-Related Products for Qatar World Cup

Chinese goods from the city of Yiwu in Zhejiang Province, one of the world's largest commodity hubs, will not miss the quadrennial World Cup.

PDD Holdings’ Temu App Said to Consider Canada After September US Debut

PDD Holdings’ US shopping app Temu is planning an expansion into Canada, just months after beginning operations in America.

Cross-Border E-Commerce Firm Zibuyu Listed in Hong Kong

Cross-border e-commerce company Zibuyu Group was officially listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on November 11, with Huatai International and ABC International serving as co-sponsors.

SHEIN Pilots Taobao Model in Brazil

SHEIN, a cross-border fast fashion platform based in China, is piloting a model similar to Taobao in Brazil, whereby merchants set up stores directly on the site and are responsible for their own operations and logistics.

JD.com’s Cross-Border Shopping Platform Joybuy Halts Operations

Joybuy, a cross-border shopping platform owned by Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, announced on November 4 that it will undergo a series of "business upgrades," while trading on the site has now ceased.

TikTok to Expand E-Commerce Business to US and Spain

Following prior moves in the UK and Indonesia, ByteDance's TikTok is preparing to explore the Spanish e-commerce market, while several US merchants have participated in small-scale tests of TikTok's domestic online shopping platform.

ByteDance’s Womenswear Retail Platform If Yooou Faces Crisis

In late September, Beijing-based tech giant ByteDance announced a new online retail platform called "If Yooou." However, recent data shows that it has experienced a "[web] traffic crisis."

Temu in Position to Take US Online Shopping by Storm

Following its rapid ascent in the Chinese e-commerce market, seven-year-old Pinduoduo is now trying its hand in the US with the launch of Temu.

Is Pinduoduo’s US Sister Site Temu Too Good To Be True? I Decided To Find Out.

Temu sprang onto the US e-commerce scene with a bold claim that it can deliver quality products at affordable prices for just about any budget. Yes, that’s right - "quality" and "affordability" in the same sentence.

Fast Fashion Retailer SHEIN Unveils Official Resale Platform SHEIN Exchange

SHEIN, an online retailer of fashion and beauty products, on October 17 announced the launch of SHEIN Exchange, an integrated online peer-to-peer resale destination to buy and sell previously owned products bought on the site.

Pinduoduo’s US Sister Site Temu Gaining Fans by Making Online Shopping Fun Again

US online marketplace Temu is receiving effusive praise from consumers who found shopping on the e-commerce platform fun and uplifting.

ByteDance Launches Women’s Fashion Retail Platform “If Yooou”

ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, has recently launched a new fast-fashion retail platform named "If Yooou." It currently covers European countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

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