Jul 22, 2026|
Costco Launches Official Store on JD.com with Fast Delivery Nationwide in China
JD.com and Costco China announce a new strategic partnership on July 22, making JD.com Costco’s sole official e-commerce platform partner in China. By combining Costco’s curated product selection with JD.com’s nationwide supply chain and logistics infrastructure, consumers across the country can now order Costco’s offerings online with fulfillment as fast as same-day.
The official flagship store launched for trial operation in late May on JD.com currently features about 700 product types across core retail categories, including snacks, food staples, personal care, beauty, household paper products, and nutritional supplements. In its first month of pilot operation, the storefront generated strong customer enthusiasm, drawing over 30 million visitors and securing nearly 200,000 store followers. High-demand items under Costco’s private brand, Kirkland Signature, such as its signature pistachios, experienced rapid sell-outs and repeated inventory restocking.
To lower purchase barriers and extend brand accessibility beyond physical store locations, the online flagship now offers flexible fulfillment starting from RMB 99 (~$13.80 USD) and allows customers to shop online without requiring an offline Costco membership card.
“Partnering with JD.com marks a pivotal step in scaling Costco’s business in China by transcending the physical footprint of our membership warehouses,” said Costco China . “Leveraging JD.com’s established online platform and extensive logistics network enables us to break regional limitations, extend our reach into broader markets, and efficiently deliver Costco’s signature merchandise and service value to consumers nationwide.”
“JD.com reaches over 700 million active users who prioritize both premium quality and value—a demographic that seamlessly aligns with Costco’s customer base,” said a spokesperson for JD Super, the online supermarket business under JD Retail. “By leveraging our omni-channel marketing resources and nationwide supply chain, we look forward to helping inject new vitality into Costco’s growth in China.”
As Costco celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, this exclusive partnership brings together two retail leaders with a shared commitment to quality, value and customer experience. It also reinforces JD.com’s role as China’s most effective platform for brand building and sales acceleration, trusted by many of the world’s leading brands to grow their business in China. JD.com and Costco will continue to focus on consumer demand by expanding online product categories, deepening supply chain coordination, exploring customized product offerings, and enhancing member benefits to provide a seamless e-commerce experience across China.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
Jul 20, 2026|
Shop Smarter in China: JD.com Upgrades Online Tax-Free Shopping with Instant VAT Refunds
BEIJING, July 20, 2026 – Shopping in China is now even easier for international travelers. Building on the launch of China’s first online departure tax refund store this May, JD.com (also known as JINGDONG) has introduced three new digital upgrades to make tax-free shopping faster and more convenient: fully paperless tax refund processing, international bank card binding, and an instant VAT refund option.
Available through the JD.com app in both English and Chinese, the service allows eligible foreign visitors, as well as travelers from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, to shop online from more than one million products across nearly 800 sub-categories. Eligible purchases may receive VAT refunds of up to 9% under China’s departure tax refund policy, helping travelers save on everything from consumer electronics and home appliances to beauty products, fashion and cultural merchandise.
The upgraded experience makes online shopping simple from start to finish. Travelers can browse products marked with the tax refund label, enter their travel information during checkout, and have the required electronic tax refund documents generated automatically—eliminating paper forms and simplifying the refund process.
JD.com has also enhanced payment convenience by enabling users to securely link internationally issued bank cards directly to their JD.com accounts through JD PAY, creating a seamless checkout experience without requiring a local payment method.
For even greater convenience, shoppers can choose the instant VAT refund option when placing eligible orders. Once authorized, an advance payment equivalent to the estimated VAT refund is credited directly to the linked bank card, allowing travelers to enjoy their tax savings immediately instead of waiting until departure.
Unlike traditional tax-free shopping, JD.com’s online service lets travelers shop anytime, anywhere without visiting a physical store. During the current pilot in Beijing, eligible purchases can be delivered directly to hotels or other designated addresses through JD.com’s signature same-day and next-day delivery service, combining the convenience of online shopping with one of China’s fastest retail fulfillment networks.
“JD.com is committed to making shopping in China easier and more enjoyable for international visitors through technology and supply chain innovation,” said a JD.com spokesperson. “We will continue expanding our selection of tax-free products, enhancing digital services, and bringing this convenient online tax-free shopping experience to more cities across China.”
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
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