alicast by Alibaba Group
An in-depth exploration of China’s vibrant digital landscape, where technology and AI converge to shape the future. Join us as we delve into groundbreaking innovations, emerging tech trends, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We'll feature insights and strategies from trailblazing entrepreneurs at the forefront of this revolution. Brought to you by Alibaba Group, a pioneer in China’s versatile tech ecosystem.
Episodes
50 episodes
Redefining the Workplace: Inside Alibaba’s New Shanghai Campus
This episode of Alicast takes you behind the scenes of Alibaba’s groundbreaking new Shanghai campus, a visionary project designed by the world-renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners. Known for iconic creations like Apple Park and the Ghe...
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37:13
AI Meets Global Commerce: Finding the Right Hammer for Every Nail
In this episode of Alicast, host Selina Zhang takes us inside Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming global business operations. Joining the conversation is Kaifu Zhang, Vice Presi...
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27:36
2024 Outlook For E-commerce in China With Euromonitor's Herbert Yum
As shoppers increasingly lean on generative AI to answer questions and refine their searches, they will expect merchants, brands and marketplaces to keep pace.In this episode of Alicast, join Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackro...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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16:26
Alibaba and L'Oréal Take Circular Economy In China's Beauty Industry To New Heights
Alibaba Group and the world's largest cosmetics company L'Oréal have joined forces in a three-year partnership to promote a circular economy within China's beauty industry. This collaboration was announced in Beijing last mo...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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20:10
Will Online Shopping In China Be More Popular in 2023? Bain Answers
E-commerce has steadily grown as a percentage of total retail sales in China. We spoke to consultants at Bain & Co to hear if the trend will continue into next year.Worried about staying one step ahead of your competitors in ...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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10:53
WPP’s David Roth Talks About China’s Brands
Retail expert David Roth joined Alicast to discuss about the latest e-commerce trends in China, the world’s second-largest e-commerce market.David, CEO of retail practice The Store-WPP and Chairman of consultancy WPP BAV, spoke about th...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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16:09
Why You Need A Customer Loyalty Program In China
Brands are rethinking their marketing tactics in China, as the world’s second-largest retail market matures and customer behavior evolves.Instead of chasing growth through discounting drives, brands are turning to customer membership pro...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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13:06
Filippa K's CEO Rikard Frost On How Niche Luxury Fashion Brands Can Thrive In China
Niche luxury fashion houses are expanding in China, using digital tools to build a loyal following in the world’s second-largest economy. In this episode of Alicast, we speak to Scandinavian fashion house Filippa K’s CEO Rikard Fros...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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12:45
Alibaba’s Michael Evans on 2022’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival
Alibaba Group will offer Chinese consumers the most diverse range of products on record during this year’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, the world’s largest retail event.This year’s 11.11, also known as Double 11 or Single’s Day in Ch...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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12:07
Nanushka’s CEO Péter Baldaszti Talks About China And The Future Of Fashion
Nanushka, one of fashion’s fastest-growing brands, is out to make a big splash in China, targeting nine stores across the world’s second-largest economy by 2026.The Budapest-based fashion house also launched on Alibaba Group’s business-t...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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13:03
How Luxury Brands Can Build A Loyal Fan Base During 11.11 Shopping Festival
Shopping festivals are evolving from discounting drives into an opportunity for brands to connect with new consumers and build a loyal fan base.The 11.11 Global Shopping F...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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13:22
Brunello Cucinelli‘s Greater China General Manager Michael Huang on Luxury Trends in China
You're listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group.In this conversation, Alizila's Managing Editor Alison Tudor-Ackroyd t...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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15:42
Eat Just's CEO Josh Tetrick on China Expansion
You’re listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group.In this conversation, Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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13:54
L'Oréal's Guive Balooch on Beauty Innovation and Sustainability
You’re listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group.In this conversation, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks with Guive Balooch, h...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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17:30
Olaplex CEO JuE Wong Talks Haircare Trends, China and Sustainability
You are listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment brought to you by Alibaba Group. I'm Alizila's editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd, and today's guest is JuE Wong, C...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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17:28
Author and Entrepreneur Frank Lavin on Entering the China Market
In this episode of Alicast, Alizila's Jing Wang talks to Frank Lavin about how companies can succeed in China, informed by his 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors.Before becoming an entrepreneur, Frank had a st...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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18:15
Author and Scholar Barbara Kahn on Retail Innovation in China
Technology has completely disrupted the way we shop in the 21st century. So how can retail leaders navigate these massive changes – especially after the experiences of the Covid lockdowns? To answer these questions and more, Alizila's Liyan Che...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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21:28
British Haircare Brand ghd on How to Prepare for China's Largest Shopping Festival 11.11
In this conversation, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks with Davin Leong, managing director for Asia Pacific at British hairstyling and appliance brand ghd, about China’s fast-growing hair care market and taking part in China’s largest shopping festiv...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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14:46
SuperOrdinary CEO Julian Reis on How to Launch Beauty Brands Globally
Reis launched SuperOrdinary in 2017 has since helped innovative young beauty brands like Supergoop!, Biossance, and Drunk Elephant...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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28:40
E-commerce trends in Brazil with AliExpress executive Ken Huang
Alibaba Group's online marketplace AliExpress is expanding its services in Brazil, from payments options to delivery networks, as e-commerce takes off in Latin America's largest e-commerce market during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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13:27
Alibaba’s Former GC on His 14-year Journey at Alibaba and Company Culture - Ali Day Special
On this year's Ali Day, an annual celebration of Alibaba employees and their families that takes place on May 10th, we profile our outgoing general counsel, Tim Steinert. Tim is a 14-year veteran of Alibaba. He joined in 2007 and has been instr...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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23:39
A Lifeline During Covid, China Now Core to German Brands' Growth Strategy
From recent discussions with German brands Lauenstein and Beurer, Alibaba's Karl Wehner details how China - which offered a viable market during Covid lockdowns in their home and EU markets - has become core to the SMEs' future growth strategie...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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UK's Sweaty Betty's Seeks Right Fit for China Expansion
Sweaty Betty Vice President for China Lexie Morris details how the stylish U.K. fitness apparel brand targeted Alibaba's Tmall Global for its entry into China and its expansion plans in the world's largest consumer market.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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26:09
Senreve Taps Tmall Global for Online Success in China
Senreve founder Coral Chung shares the creative secrets that have fueled her handbag and accessory brand’s success in China and around the world.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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20:02
Charting the Future of Livestreaming in E-commerce
Mark Yuan and Zoe Zhang are the founders of New York-based e-commerce livestreaming consultancy, And Luxe. In this Alicast with Monica Suk, the married couple looks back at the past four years of bringing Western brands and products to life for...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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24:40
