Sep 14, 2020|
Jingxi Announces Cooperation with Six Industrial Belts
by Vivian Yang
JD’s social e-commerce platform Jingxi announced cooperation with six industrial belts in China. They include Nan’an, a home decoration product manufacturing cluster in Fujian province; Qing’an, a rice production area in Heilongjiang province; Shantou, both a beauty products manufacturing cluster and an underwear products manufacturing cluster in Guangdong province; Dongyang, a general merchandise and apparel manufacturing cluster in Zhejiang province; and Cixi, a footwear manufacturing cluster in Zhejiang province.
Nan’an’s home decoration products manufacturing cluster was the first among this wave of JD’s partnerships with industrial belts to ink an agreement with Jingxi on September 11th. Under the agreement, the two parties will not only collaborate on the promotion of local home decoration products, but also eye a full supply chain cooperation and digital upgrading of the home decoration sector by connecting with other industrial belts in Quanzhou city, the upper administrative city of Nan’an county, including the industrial belts for cloth art, iron art and furniture, machinery and equipment, building materials and more.
Jingxi launched an initiative this June to support China’s industrial belts whose exports are impacted by the novel coronavirus and promote their sales in the domestic market. It is estimated that JD has invested over RMB 2 billion yuan in this initiative. Jingxi has provided supportive measures for merchants covering sales channels, marketing, financing, logistics and more.
Since its launch on September 19th last year, Jingxi has covered over 180 industrial belts across China. This year it has reached its “two 100s goal”, which focuses on the creation of 100 industrial belts and 100 original production areas.
Looking ahead, Jingxi aims to provide support to over one million selected factories and farms from 1,000 industrial belts and original production zones in China, helping them to conduct 10,000 livestreaming sessions on site at the production areas and supporting them to produce more Consumer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) products.
JD Retail CEO Lei Xu mentioned during JD’s Q2 earnings call that the company will step up efforts in the second half of the year to expand in the lower-tier markets and to cooperate with more industrial belts in terms of providing them with digital capabilities and supporting the R&D of direct-from-factory products.
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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