E-commerce in China is now a prime shopping channel

Alibaba Group Holding’s runs China’s leading online marketplaces. However, its business model is at the odds of Amazon. Molly Morgan, Senior PR Manager at Alibaba Group EMEA, explains the growth drivers.

Through . Published on 30 January 2016 à 8h34 - Update on 14 October 2022 à 10h45

Global Retail News: Alibaba was created in 1999. Could you please present us the businesses of Alibaba Group Holding?
Molly Morgan: Alibaba Group is the largest online and mobile commerce firm in the world in terms of gross merchandise volume. We operate various businesses and build up support for our ecosystem from the services and operations of related and affiliated firms. One of our key businesses, Tmall.com, was launched in 2008 to address demand among Chinese consumers for branded products (sold directly from retailers and manufacturers via identifiable storefronts) and a premium shopping experience. Launched in February 2014,…