Feb 26, 2020|
JD’s Friends Shop Partners with Tianfu to Provide Community Group Buying Service
by Yuchuan Wang
JD’s community group buying business, Friends Shop, has cooperated with Tianfu convenience store chain, a leading Chinese convenience store brand to provide easy access to fresh food for communities in Guangdong Province. The partnership integrates both companies’ online and offline resources and has now been implemented in nearly 200 residential compounds since launching at the end of 2019.
Through the Friends Shop mini program on WeChat, consumers can order products which will be delivered to the dedicated Tianfu convenience stores in communities the next day. Leveraging JD’s strong supply chain ability and Tianfu’s large offline store network with close proximity to communities, consumers can conveniently buy local fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as imported products such as cherries from Chile and black tiger shrimp from Thailand. During the COVID-19 epidemic, the program gives consumers peace of mind to buy daily needs products without to shop in densely populated areas.
This initiative is an example of JD’s Operation Field Counsel (OFC) partnership model, in which JD uses its strength in retail innovation, supply chain and online operations to provide omnichannel services to regional partners. The partnership with JD.com already includes nearly 180 Tianfu stores covering 200 residential compounds in the city of Dongguan, with eyes on further expansion. JD will continue to further strengthen its OFC collaborations, helping partners significantly improve efficiently, penetrate lower-tier city markets and ultimately benefit nationwide consumers.
“Tianfu will accelerate the rollout of Friends Shop coverage in 2020, and gradually expand to cities such as Shenzhen and Guangzhou,” said Jinguang Guo, Deputy General Manager of Marketing Center at Tianfu Group. “Offline stores have a natural limitation in terms of inventory level and product freshness. JD’s massive product offering has helped expand Tianfu’s offerings to our consumers. For example, lamb chops and beef tendon from JD are quite popular recently.”
“As a retail enterprise with supply chain as its core, we hope to work together with our partners to get through these trying times leveraging our capabilities in supply chain, logistics and technology,” said Jonathan Wang, Head of 7FRESH at JD.com.
(yuchuan.wang@jd.com)
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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