Jun 29, 2018| ESG

ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. and JD.com Partner in Sustainable Building Push

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JD.com, China’s largest retailer, and ReTo Eco-Solutions, a leading provider of comprehensive eco-solutions and one of China’s largest manufacturers of environmentally friendly construction materials, are paving the way for more sustainable development in the country. The partnership announced today comes as the sustainability movement has been picking up steam in China in the last few years, and consumers are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprints. Through the purchase of products such as ReTo’s signature eco-friendly paving tiles, businesses and individual customers on JD’s e-commerce platform will be able to minimize carbon emissions and ensure that their buildings are energy efficient.

JD and ReTo will collaborate on a range of strategic initiatives, including eco-friendly construction materials, eco-towns, and smart cities, among others. Working with the China Academy of Building Research, the two companies also committed to establishing a joint research program to develop and promote eco-friendly products and technologies.

“We could not have a better partner than JD in our ambition to ensure that the buildings of the future are more sustainable,” said Hengfang Li, Chairman and CEO of ReTo. “Access to JD’s vast user base of over 300 million customers means we can bring our eco-friendly innovations to more people than ever before. Tapping into JD’s advanced capabilities in AI and robotics will help further our development of ecofriendly building innovations.”

“Our research shows that customers are increasingly looking for ways to decrease their carbon footprint and to live more sustainable lives”, said Lijun Xin, President of JD Home and Life. “This new partnership with ReTo, China’s definitive leader in environmentally friendly manufacturing, allows JD to add significantly to our selection of sustainable products and to further our overall sustainability goals.”

JD has been increasing the range sustainable products available on its platform. Last year, the total volume of green products available on JD increased by over 54% and the total volume of green purchases made on JD increased by 71%, contributing to 15% of total sales on the platform during the same period. In addition, JD has been consistently reducing its own operations’ impact on the environment, initiating a companywide switch to electric logistics vehicles earlier in the year, among a host of other initiatives.

Jun 12, 2018| JD Retail

Exclusive G-Star RAW (x) JDX Jeans Sell Out in Three Minutes

Ling Cao fashion | sustainable consumption

JDX, JD.com’s crossover fashion project, is making a push into sustainable fashion, reinforcing its overall commitment to sustainable retail. With its June 18 anniversary just around the corner, the e-commerce giant has teamed up with popular Dutch denim label G-Star RAW to launch a limited-edition pair of sustainably produced jeans on JD.com. Only 50 pairs of the jeans will be available – and each pair comes packaged with G-Star RAW (x) JDX T-shirt and canvas bag, as well as G-Star RAW Bluetooth speakers. The jeans went on sale at midnight today and sold out in three minutes.

With environmentally friendly fashion becoming increasingly popular globally, the JDX and G-Star RAW crossover project seeks to address the waste of resources typically involved in producing jeans. From cotton production to the washing process, a normal pair of jeans will consume more than 3,480 liters of water throughout its lifetime, with over 2,500 different chemicals used for dyeing and processing.

By minimizing water waste and pollution at every step of the manufacturing process, the G-Star RAW (x) JDX jeans project seeks to provide a new model for sustainably produced denim. The jeans, which boast a unique “patch panel” design, were awarded gold star certification by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, an international institute that focuses on certifying environmentally friendly designs.

Rachel Jiang, G-Star RAW’s general manager of Asia Pacific said, “As a leading international denim brand since 1989, G-Star RAW is thrilled to be working on this important project with JD.com, China’s largest online retailer. By combining our unique, youthful designs with future-looking sustainable production methods, we believe this partnership with JDX will set an important precedent for the future of sustainable fashion and online retail.”

“G-Star RAW is an ideal partner for our first sustainable fashion collaboration,” said Cici Chen, general manager of JD Fashion Designer Services Department. “Responsible and environmentally friendly business is top of mind for us, and we’re delighted to work with a partner who shares our vision. This collaboration combines the best of unique street style and environmental consciousness and is sure to resonate with our shoppers.”

The limited edition G-Star RAW (x) JDX jeans package will include an environmentally friendly canvas bag. The bag is made of recycled cotton cloth printed with food-grade soy ink, making it entirely biodegradable and recyclable. With the use of these environmentally friendly fabrics, consumers can know their purchase has involved minimal carbon emissions, thus contributing to cleaner air, water and soil.

Jun 1, 2018| JD Retail

MUJI to Launch Flagship Store on JD.com

Ling Cao fashion | logistics | MUJI to Launch Flagship Store on JD.com

Over the past several years, Japanese apparel and household goods retailer MUJI has taken China by storm, making big inroads with consumers, and taking premium spots in trendy shopping locations. Now MUJI will be able to target consumers where they increasingly shop: online, through JD.com.

With the launch of the MUJI flagship store on JD, online consumers will have easy access to MUJI’s high-quality goods across its full range of product categories, including clothing, household goods, home furnishing, and even food, with the added benefit of JD’s same-day delivery and efficient customer service.

The June 1 opening of MUJI’s online store will mark the beginning of JD’s anniversary sale, a major shopping event culminating in June 18, one of JD’s biggest sales days of the year. During the event, JD and MUJI will also embark on an offline cooperation to raise awareness of the new partnership, with MUJI displaying posters in 231 of its stores throughout the country announcing the launch of the new flagship store.

“We are very excited to announce the opening of our store in JD.com, following the cooperation with JD Logistics, which began in September 2017,” said Naoyuki Yamamoto, president of MUJI (Shanghai) Company Limited. “We look forward to bringing our vision of a simple, pleasant life to people, as well as contributing to society, through this partnership with JD.”

“We look forward to helping MUJI take their hugely popular brand to new levels through this cooperation,” said Lijun Xin, president of JD Home and Life. “Known worldwide for its simple aesthetic and well-designed products, MUJI has garnered a loyal fanbase of quality-conscious customers. With our commitment to delivering authentic products with world-class service, JD is the perfect home for MUJI’s premium wares.”

MUJI was founded in Japan in 1980 with an eye toward creating simple, low-cost, high-quality products. It is known for its streamlined manufacturing process that produces simple products that are both durable and pleasing to the eye. There are over 800 MUJI stores around the world, carrying more than 7,000 items ranging from clothing and household goods to food.

During the second half of 2018, MUJI and JD plan to deepen their partnership, with expanded cooperation on comprehensive omnichannel integration covering membership programs, products and more.

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