JD.com news

For the full year of 2018, JD.com reported net revenues of RMB462.0bn (US$67.2bn), representing a 27.5% increase from the full year of 2017. Expanding customer and merchant base Net revenues1for the fourth quarter of 2018 were RMB134.8bn (US$219.6bn), an increase of 22.4% from the fourth quarter of 2017. JD.com’s sales are seasonally high in the fourth quarter due to promotions surrounding ...

Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com is partnering with Rakuten on delivery in Japan. JD.com's drones will become a part of Rakuten's own unmanned delivery services. JD.com's drones JD.com has been developing and operating drones in China for a few years. It has been expanding in other Asian countries, such as Indonesia, where JD.com completed its first government approved drone flight. Its unman...

The ‘last mile’ has become an increasingly competitive place, as the food industry and disruptors continue to create solutions that make online shopping even more convenient. We know that the convenience and ease of online shopping is extremely appealing to shoppers. We’ve identified several examples of last mile solutions that help online shoppers embrace this convenience. Increase in un...

The retailer completed Indonesia’s first government approved drone flight, a breakthrough for drone delivery in Southeast Asia. Providing access to rural areas The test flight took place on 8 th January 2019, in West Java, Indonesia. It is a joint project between JD.com, the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Indonesian government. The news of JD.com’s breakthrough was announced at the WEF...

China-based ecommerce retailer JD.com is slowing its entrance into the European market and restructuring operations to stay competitive. JD.com delays European entrance… As reported by Germany-based newspaper, Handelsblatt, JD.com will not open a new office in the country in the first half of 2019. It remains unclear as to whether the new European location will be opened at all. JD.com firs...

JD.com's driverless delivery vehicles have been deployed in two cities in China. Autonomous logistic capabilities The company opened two smart delivery stations in Changsha and Hohhot for this operation. The unmanned vehicles can carry 30 items and deliver them within a 5km radius. The vehicles are capable of planning routes, avoiding obstacles and recognising traffic lights. Facial reco...

JD.com has opened two different pop-up stores at Beijing Capital International Airport and Hohhot East Railway Station in Inner Mongolia. Beijing airport store: data-driven product selection The one at Beijing airport is located in the Terminal 3 departure lounge for the next three months. The store carries travel items such as daily essentials, clothing, mobile accessories, beauty products...

China-based, pure ecommerce retailer JD.com has reached an agreement with Thailand government agencies to help provide Thai companies with greater access to Chinese consumers. Three MoUs signed JD.com has signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with three separate Thai government agencies. These include, Thailand’s International Trade Promotion Department, the Digital Economy Promo...

China-based, pure ecommerce retailer JD.com has extended its partnership with technology company Intel. The extension will see the two companies launch a joint lab to help them both “explore the use of Internet of Things (IoT) in smart retail solutions”. Lab aimed at creating retail solutions JD.com and Intel said the lab aims are broad. It will look to create media and advertising solut...

The Chinese ecommerce giant opens the largest hydroponic plant factory to produce fresh vegetables, in partnership with Japan’s Mitsubishi Chemical. High-tech greenhouse The 11,040 sq m plant is located in the Tongzhou District of Beijing. It incorporates a hydroponic system with solar light. Temperature, humidity, light and liquid fertiliser are automatically controlled, enabling productio...