Feb 24, 2022| Europe, JD Worldwide

JD Worldwide Partners with British Luxury E-commerce Venture Barclay Street

Mengyang He

by Mengyang He

JD.com’s cross-border e-commerce marketplace, JD Worldwide, has signed a cooperation agreement with Barclay Street on February 23, aiming to bring over 100 British and European luxury brands to the Chinese market. With the cooperation, a store named “Barclay Street Overseas Flagship Store” will open on JD.com this year, through which JD.com’s users will have access to a wide range of high-quality British and European products.

Signing ceremony in China (from left to right: Mr. Kannon Qian, Head of JD International Logistics Europe; Mr. Larry Lee, Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at JD.com; Mr. Chen Lin, Vice President of Platform Business at JD.com; Mr. Xu Jin, Chairman of China Association of International Trade; Mr. Luke Liu, Deputy General Manager at JD Worldwide)

Barclay Street is a UK-based business focusing on providing boutique luxury brands with access to the Chinese market. “We are thrilled to be partnering with JD.com, one of the world’s leading online retailers. This is a transformational step towards opening the doors of the largest luxury goods market in the world to a variety of Europe’s finest boutique brands,” noted Mr. Myles Barclay, Co-founder and CEO of Barclay Street. “Our collaboration with JD will significantly lower the barriers to entry for those brands, and give Chinese consumers unprecedented access to some of the UK and Europe’s finest craftsmanship.”

*Signing ceremony in the UK (bottom center: Mr. Barry Yu, General Manager of JD International Logistics UK; bottom right: Mr. Myles Barclay, Co-founder and CEO of Barclay Street)*

“Fashion products are hot sale in cross-border consumption. Through the cooperation, JD Worldwide will bring more international high-quality brands to the Chinese consumers,” explained Mr. Chen Lin, Vice President of Platform Business at JD.com.

To better facilitate these international merchants at tapping into the Chinese market, JD Worldwide has provided Barclay Street with tailor-made support solutions in product selection, marketing operations, logistics, warehousing, and other aspects.

JD.com will also open a fast track for cross-border e-commerce entry, helping international merchants with qualification review, logistics and payment opening, synchronization of product selection, customs filing, and product listing. The entire process will be shortened from several months to 3-4 weeks.

*Signing ceremonies in China and the UK*

Additionally, the UK based teams of JD International Logistics will work closely with Barclay Street to build end-to-end all-chain solutions, leveraging JD’s global supply chain network services for international merchants, including over 1,300 warehouses and 200,000 delivery personals.

As of now, JD’s 80 bonded warehouses and overseas warehouses stretch over North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and more. With nearly a thousand global supply chain network routes in place, JD International Logistics has been providing services to 220 countries and regions.

As a one-stop consumption platform focusing on the integrated import business, JD Worldwide will explore more development approaches, promote the integration of supply and demand, become the bridge between consumers and international merchants, provide chances of growth for the merchants, and better service experiences for the consumers.

Barclay Street is a subsidiary of AILUX Group Ltd, a UK company specializing in providing solutions for boutique brands in China.

(hemengyang5@jd.com)

Jan 25, 2024| Europe, Global Partners/ Brands, JD Retail

JD Worldwide Opens Fashion Goods Warehouse in Paris to Streamline Cross-Border E-commerce for European Brands into China

Vivian Yang

JD Worldwide, the one-stop import and export shopping platform under JD.com, announced on January 25 the launch of its first self-operated direct procurement warehouse for fashion goods in Paris, France. This initiative is a key component of the company’s cross-border e-commerce strategy, aiming to facilitate the entry of more European brands into the Chinese market by providing efficient fulfillment solutions.

Located in the suburbs of Paris in Val-d’Oise, this facility is exclusively dedicated to housing fashion merchandise from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain, among other European countries. The warehouse features an extensive range of product categories, encompassing apparel, beauty products, jewelry, and luxury items. Currently, the facility hosts a curated selection from over one hundred respected brands.

Louis Zhang, General Manager of Luxury & Fashion at JD Worldwide, said, “Our strategy focuses on expanding our supply chain to the very locations where brands are based. This approach not only meaningfully reduces fulfillment costs for local sellers but also provides faster delivery, competitive pricing, and reliable service for our customers. This innovative approach is designed to unlock new possibilities for more SMEs and specialty brands from Europe, providing them with an entry point into China’s vibrant and dynamic fashion market.”

Complementing this initiative on the consumer front, JD Worldwide has introduced a dedicated online store linked directly to the Paris warehouse. Leveraging efficient local inventory management, the platform ensures that the latest fashion arrivals and promotions are readily accessible, and orders placed on the JD app in China are swiftly shipped for delivery, facilitated by JD’s advanced cross-border logistics capabilities. Additionally, consumers also have the added assurance of the JD Smart Check service, which verifies the authenticity and traceability of their imported purchases.

With major procurement centers in Europe and other regions, a growing network of buyers globally, and an operational footprint spanning over 1,600 warehouses, including nearly 90 bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses, JD.com continues to reinforce its commitment to enhancing sales efficiency for brand partners around the world.

About JD Worldwide

JD Worldwide is JD.com’s one-stop platform for both imported and exported goods. Its “Global Buy” portal, anchored in cross-border e-commerce and duty-free retail, leverages JD’s digitally intelligent supply chain to enhance its open ecosystem across consumer scenarios, marketing, quality, and business development, all aimed at helping brands and merchants enter the Chinese market.

(vivian.yang@jd.com)

Jan 10, 2024| JD Worldwide

Ochama Launches Global Shipped Items and Low-Price Sales with Upgraded Pick-Up Services

Yuchuan Wang

In celebration of its second anniversary, ochama, the innovative omni-channel retailer, announced today a series of significant enhancements to its product range and services. The company is introducing “Global Shipped Items” and “Everyday Low Price” (EDLP) channels, along with a streamlined Same-Day Pick-up service. These offerings are at the heart of ochama’s commitment to delivering exceptional quality, affordability, and convenience as the company steps into its third year.

Ochama’s extensive selection of Global Shipped Items, bolstered by the robust sourcing network of its parent company JD.com, provides shoppers with the opportunity to access premium international goods at budget-friendly prices. Ochama’s strategy to bypass intermediaries is key to delivering real savings for consumers. In tandem, the EDLP section offers consistently stable low prices on daily essentials, ensuring affordability is not only within reach but also constant. This approach eliminates the need for customers to keep an eye out for promotions on everyday items, positioning ochama as the go-to destination for the most competitive prices in the market.

Ochama prides itself on being at the forefront of offering easy and efficient delivery and pick-up options. Since launching in the Netherlands in January 2022, ochama has achieved remarkable growth, with home delivery services now available in 24 countries. Currently, customers in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium also benefit from the convenience of our pick-up services at more than 650 locations. Additionally, we are actively piloting a swift and hassle-free Same-Day Pick-up service in select regions in the Netherlands, ideal for last-minute purchases or spontaneous shopping trips.

2023 was also marked by significant achievements. Notably, ochama saw a 362% year-over-year increase during the Singles’ Day (11.11) Mega Sale in November and a 435% surge in pickup order volume on Black Friday. These figures reflect the growing trust and satisfaction our customers place in our brand.

As ochama steps into another year of transformative retail, we remain steadfast in our mission to bring exceptional value and convenience to our customers globally.

About ochama

Ochama is an innovative B2C omni-channel retailer that uses state-of-the-art retail and supply chain solutions to offer a comprehensive, full category assortment of products at low prices, including both food and non-food items such as home appliances, home living, electronics, fashion and more. Online orders can be collected from hundreds of pick-up points in Europe, or delivered right to the customer’s home.

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