May 23, 2022|
JD.com Kicks Off Annual 618 Grand Promotion with Preferential Benefits for US Merchants Launched Through Shopify Partnership
by Yuchuan Wang
JD.com today announced the kick-off of its annual 618 Grand Promotion, which originally was to celebrate the company’s birthday and now has turned into China’s largest mid-year shopping festival. Running from May 23 to June 20, the promotion will offer preferential benefits for US merchants launched through the company’s partnership with Shopify.
In addition to waiving deposit and platform fees, JD will provide various supporting resources for key account merchants including exclusive traffic, special promotional activities and participation in JD Worldwide’s “Overseas Direct Purchase” campaign. Items identified as potential best-sellers will be listed in the cross-border marketplace’s “selected product pool” for additional exposure. JD will also provide special coupons and a variety of newcomer rights to first-time shoppers buying from Shopify merchants.
“We are delighted to kick off this year’s 618 Grand Promotion along with providing preferential benefits for brands and merchants on Shopify,” said Zachary Gidwitz, head of the JD and Shopify Partnership. “This partnership provides an exclusive and trusted gateway for US merchants and independent brands who want to unlock the multi-trillion dollar e-commerce market in China. The largest mid-year shopping festival in China, 618, will be a crucial opportunity for their first showing.”
“618 is one of the biggest shopping festivals of the year, and presents the ideal stage for our merchants to showcase high-quality products to JD’s 580 million customers in China as part of our strategic partnership,” said George Xue, Country Head and Director, Shopify Greater China.“ With global cross-border commerce and China’s e-commerce market – the world’s largest – continuing to expand, we look forward to creating more opportunities for US and China merchants to reach new audiences and thrive.”
“Since launching on JD, ColourPop has seen a month-on-month growth rate of 550% in sales,” said James Du, General Manager of US beauty product platform ColourPop. “Thanks to the one-stop solution provided by the partnership between JD.com and Shopify, which alleviates our worries about establishing business in a new market, we are looking forward to witnessing a sales surge by participating in 618 Grand Promotion for the first time.”
Early in January, JD.com and Shopify announced the collaboration to give independent brands in the US a simple, trusted way to access consumers in China. With this collaboration, JD.com has open an accelerated channel for brands on Shopify to list products through JD Worldwide, the company’s cross-border e-commerce marketplace. JD.com’s global-reach supply chain network also provides end-to-end fulfillment service from the US to China, leveraging JD.com’s US-China cargo flights, US warehouses and 1,400+ warehouses and 200,000+ delivery personnel in China.
Download “The Future of Cross-border E-commerce in China: A Guide for Global Brands” white paper presented by JD.com, Shopify and Jing Daily here.
Feb 28, 2026|
Joybuy partners with The Pink Stuff to bring a cleaning favourite to UK customers
- Joybuy partners with The Pink Stuff to offer one of the most loved household cleaning brands to customers
- Shop with confidence on Joybuy thanks to its high-quality products, speedy and reliable delivery, and friendly customer service support when you need it
- Discover The Pink Stuff favourites on Joybuy, including the Miracle Cleaning Paste, sprays, floor cleaners and more
London, 25 February 2026 – Joybuy, JD.com’s online retail business in Europe, today announced a new partnership with The Pink Stuff, the popular UK household cleaning brand known for its effective and easy-to-use products. The partnership brings the full range of The Pink Stuff cleaning essentials to Joybuy customers in the UK, combining trusted household products with Joybuy’s fast and reliable delivery.
The partnership reflects Joybuy’s focus on offering customers high-quality, trusted household brands as it continues to expand its Household, Laundry & Cleaning shop. Customers can now shop from The Pink Stuff Official Brand Store to find trusted favourites including The Miracle Cleaning Paste. Known for its versatility, The Pink Stuff products are designed for use across kitchens, bathrooms and other household surfaces, helping to remove stubborn grease, grime, limescale and dirt while leaving surfaces clean and fresh.
Currently in beta testing, Joybuy will offer more than 100,000 branded products through its platform and local warehouses across the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Orders placed on Joybuy are fulfilled from the company’s own UK and European warehouses, ensuring fast delivery and end-to-end supply chain control.
Sarah Moran, Global Head of Brand Marketing, The Pink Stuff said: “We’re delighted to partner with Joybuy to bring The Pink Stuff range to even more UK households. Our products have become a trusted part of everyday cleaning routines, and by joining Joybuy’s growing platform, we’re making it easier for customers to access high-quality cleaning products.”
Chris Taylor, Head of Household, Laundry & Cleaning, Joybuy UK, said: “The Pink Stuff is a brand that has earned genuine trust and loyalty in homes across the UK. By bringing The Pink Stuff to Joybuy, we’re making it easier for customers to access a much-loved cleaning range through a shopping experience that’s speedy, reliable and genuinely enjoyable.”
To find out more and shop The Pink Stuff on Joybuy, visit www.joybuy.co.uk
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About JD.com
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company’s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its Retail as a Service offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries. JD.com’s business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, industrials, property development and international business.
JD.com is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China’s largest retailer by revenue, serving over 600 million annual active customers. The company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2014, and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2020. Committed to the principles of customer first, innovation, dedication, ownership, gratitude, and integrity, the company’s mission is to make lives better through technology, striving to be the most trusted company in the world.
About Joybuy
Joybuy is JD.com’s online retail business in Europe, offering high-quality brands, delivered from its own warehouses to the customer’s doorstep, through a speedy and reliable network. Joybuy places the customer at the heart of everything it does. The Joybuy slogan “Don’t just buy, Joybuy”, perfectly captures the mission to fulfil customers’ needs and provide a service that is easy and convenient, but also enjoyable and fun.
Joybuy is currently in the beta testing phase and plans to launch in 2026, when it will provide a more joyful shopping experience in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Feb 26, 2026|
JD.com and DHL Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support German Brands’ Growth in China and Europe
Beijing/Bonn, February 26, 2026: JD.com, Inc., China’s largest retailer by revenue, and DHL Group, the world’s largest logistics provider, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to support German brands’ growth in China and strengthen their presence in European markets through JD.com’s European retail platform, Joybuy. The MoU was signed at JD.com’s headquarters in Beijing.
DHL and JD.com have agreed to collaborate on innovative logistics and e-commerce initiatives, aiming to create seamless, integrated solutions that better connect brands, merchants, and consumers across both continents. Taking advantage of DHL’s extensive global logistics infrastructure and JD.com’s e-commerce ecosystem, the partnership creates new opportunities for German brands to expand internationally. It further strengthens DHL’s position as the leading logistics partner for brands in Europe, while reinforcing JD.com’s role as a trusted e-commerce gateway for global brands.
Lowering Barriers for German Brands Entering the Chinese Market
Under the MoU aimed at promoting German brands, DHL will introduce them to JD.com, helping German businesses expand their presence in the Chinese market. By engaging JD.com’s cross-border e-commerce business, JINGDONG Cross-border, German brands can sell directly to more than 700 million Chinese consumers on JD.com, without a physical presence or legal entity in China.
By combining the strengths of DHL and JD.com, German brands gain access to a seamless, one-stop solution for entering the Chinese market. DHL and JINGDONG Logistics, JD.com’s logistics arm, will collaborate to design and provide end-to-end integrated logistics solutions, enhancing the overall fulfilment experience from Europe to China. The solution will allow merchants to benefit from a preferential customs duties and VAT scheme for direct B2C shipments, lowering such costs substantially compared to conventional importation.
In addition, JD.com also offers a full range of e-commerce capabilities, including operations, product selection, consumer insights, marketing tools, and more. Combined with DHL’s decades of experience in international shipping and trade facilitation, this creates a uniquely powerful ecosystem for brands expanding into China.
Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, said: “This partnership will enable a solution that helps DHL customers in Germany and Europe in accessing the vast China market. We combine four elements in a unique solution: the global strength of DHL, the enormous reach of the JD.com platform, a preferential import scheme for B2C shipments and the great fulfillment and delivery capabilities of JD.com in China. The combination of our logistics expertise and JD.com’s established e-commerce capabilities will provide great benefits for German brands to expand internationally through scalable pathways and innovative tools that help merchants connect with consumers in the best possible way.”
Sandy Xu, CEO of JD.com, said: “Many German enterprises have strong products and compelling brand stories. Sustained growth in China requires the right channels and operational infrastructure to directly reach Chinese consumers at scale. Through this MoU with DHL, we aim to combine logistics capabilities, digital infrastructure, and market access to help brands better understand Chinese consumer demand, optimize product positioning and improve go-to-market efficiency, enabling them to focus on long-term growth and brand building.”
As part of this joint initiative, JD.com will also support these German brands in reaching a broader base of European consumers through Joybuy, the company’s new online retail business in Europe. Using its extensive e-commerce experience, Joybuy will provide German enterprises with a new sales channel and expanded retail infrastructure, enabling them to engage more European consumers. This strengthens DHL’s role as the leading enabler of European e-commerce growth, continuously supporting German brands to expand into new markets.
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About JD.com, Inc.
JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company’s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its Retail as a Service offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries. JD.com’s business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, industrials, property development and international business.
JD.com is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China’s largest retailer by revenue. The company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2014, and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2020. Committed to the principles of customer first, innovation, dedication, ownership, gratitude, and integrity, the company’s mission is to make lives better through technology, striving to be the most trusted company in the world.
DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion euros in 2024. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
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