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Alibaba’s Business Model – How the eCommerce Giant Makes Money

Indigo 9 Digital

It is a consumer-to-consumer platform where small businesses and individuals sell items to consumers. It launched in 2003 and provided an opportunity for China’s entrepreneurial class to reach China’s increasingly affluent consumer market. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees.

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Dollar General promotes 18 executives

Mass Relators

In this role, Connolly will assist with all aspects of securities disclosure and compliance, as well as NYSE listing compliance, corporate governance, management of DG’s Board and its committees. In this new role for the Company, Montgomery will be focused on merchant initiatives, initiative execution and store fixtures.

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

Inside Retail

The business got its first big break in 2003, during the SARS outbreak, when Liu saw an opportunity to capitalise on the burgeoning e-commerce sector and began selling products online to customers who were eager to avoid public spaces.

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Experiencing Metaverse FOMO? Don’t Panic, it’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Retail TouchPoints

Most consumers are in the same boat. In a new survey from marketing platform Klaviyo , 49% of consumers said they don’t know what the metaverse is , and among those respondents who said they were aware of the metaverse, 78% think it’s mostly marketing hype. Think of Second Life back in 2003 — that was essentially a metaverse.

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2021-2022 Buyer’s Guide Directory

SGN Magazine

The right vendors will welcome you into the fold with great products and customer service that will help you stand apart from other stores. The vendors that advertise in each edition of SGN are proven companies with quality products and a commitment to customer service. adriana@artstudiocompany.com (customer service).

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The Benefits & Cons of Selling on Amazon, 10 Factors to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

Amazon is the first channel consumers turn to when conducting a product search online ahead of even Google. The Children’s Place started selling on Amazon back in 2003. We have a direct-to-consumer business that's growing and we have a wholesale business that is growing.” That’s a memorable story consumers can relate to.