Sep 14, 2017|
JD.com Welcomes the Arrival of Two New Armani Official Stores
JD.com, China’s largest online retailer, today announced the expansion of its ongoing partnership with Italian high fashion brand Armani, with the arrival of official online stores for two more Armani product lines, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange. The two labels join the Armani product lines EA7 Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, and Emporio Armani Underwear, which made their debut with separate stores on JD.com earlier this year. As the demand for luxury goods in China continues to grow, these kinds of partnerships allow JD to provide Chinese shoppers with more opportunities than ever before to enjoy top global names in high fashion like Armani.
With the arrival of leisurewear brand Emporio Armani, and Armani’s most affordably priced, youth-oriented label, Armani Exchange, Chinese consumers will have more opportunities to engage with the Armani brand than ever before. The new stores come as part of JD.com’s push to continue bringing Chinese consumers the authentic, high-end products they love.
Armani established the Emporio Armani label in 1981, at which time it was hailed as an ahead-of-its-time concept and quickly gained popularity all over the world. Emporio Armani’s innovation was to bring the Armani brand and signature design to a vast selection of products, from men and women’s clothing to perfume and sunglasses. Armani Exchange, launched in 1991, is renowned for its cutting edge designs inspired by street culture and dance music. Largely marketed to young people at an accessible price point, Armani Exchange remains at the vanguard of ready-to-wear fashion today.
This year, JD.com has made great strides in bringing international high fashion to Chinese consumers. In June, JD.com launched a strategic partnership with Farfetch, the leading global e-commerce platform for the fashion industry, opening the gateway to China’s $80 billion luxury goods market. Under this partnership, Chinese consumers now have access to 700 brands and boutiques in the Farfetch community. In addition to the Farfetch partnership, in 2017 JD has embarked on partnerships with several top international luxury brands such as Swarovski, Zenith, Chopard, and Replay. Furthermore, luxury brands now have the option to have their high fashion purchases delivered through JD.com’s recently launched white-glove service, JD Luxury Express.
Nov 7, 2024|
CIIE 2024: JD.com to Expand Imports of Specialty Brands, Strengthen Healthcare Partnerships, and Enhance Logistics
At the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 5, JD Super, the supermarket division of JD.com, announced a major initiative to broaden its selection of imported specialty. Over the next three years, JD Super plans to introduce over 1,000 new international brands to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, diverse imported goods.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Quality Imports
According to JD Worldwide’s “White Paper on 2024 China Cross-Border Consumption Trends,” more than 80% of Chinese consumers are interested in imported products, with many prioritizing authenticity, quality, and fast delivery. In response, JD has significantly expanded its range of international offerings. During the ongoing Singles’ Day Grand Promotion, sales of cross-border products have surged, with more than 600 brands experiencing a sales increase of over 100% compared to last year.
Strengthening High-Quality Food Partnerships
Demonstrating JD.com’s commitment to sourcing high-quality products, JD Super signed a new procurement agreement at CIIE with Huadong Foods and Teys, a major Australian beef brand under Cargill. Under this agreement, JD Super and Huadong Foods will procure $50 million of Teys beef throughout 2025. This partnership underscores JD’s strategy of collaborating with trusted suppliers to provide high-quality, affordable beef to Chinese consumers.
Delivering Authentic Global Goods Efficiently
JD Logistics has built a robust logistics network that spans bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses, facilitating fast deliveries of imported items across categories such as electronics, fashion, beauty, food, and baby products. In many major cities, delivery times have been reduced to under 48 hours.
For instance, JD Super’s partnership with Raub of Malaysia enables the import of Musang King durians, which are harvested at peak ripeness and air-shipped with cold chain logistics for delivery within 24 hours. Additionally, JD.com also secured an early supply of Chilean cherries, available since October, which can be delivered in as little as 30 minutes in many areas through JD NOW, its on-demand retail service.
JD.com’s “JD National Pavilions” program, which features over 150 country-themed flagship stores from more than 70 countries and regions, continues to be a cornerstone of its import strategy. Supported by embassies and reputable organizations, this initiative offers Chinese consumers access to premium products and cultural experiences from around the world. In April, JD launched the JD National Pavilion of Mali, introducing popular items like shea butter and garnering over 40,000 followers.
Expanding Healthcare and Logistics Partnerships
JD Health is also making strides at CIIE by strengthening partnerships with leading global healthcare companies, including Merck, Bayer, and Roche. As “China’s premier online health access point,” JD Health is committed to integrating digital and physical healthcare resources to improve access and convenience for patients.
Key collaborations include initiatives with Haleon to promote brain health and anti-aging for the “silver economy,” with MSD China on a digital diabetes management model, and with Teva Pharmaceuticals to provide patient education for conditions such as tardive dyskinesia (TD) and Huntington’s disease (HD).
On the logistics front, JD Logistics announced plans to double its overseas warehouse space by 2025 and expand its network of bonded and direct mail warehouses. JD Express now serves over 60 countries, enhancing cross-border delivery efficiency and supporting both brands and consumers.
Through these efforts, JD.com reaffirms its commitment to sourcing and delivering authentic, high-quality imported products to Chinese consumers, supported by an advanced supply chain that ensures a superior shopping experience.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
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