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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

Inside Retail

The business got its first big break in 2003, during the SARS outbreak, when Liu saw an opportunity to capitalise on the burgeoning e-commerce sector and began selling products online to customers who were eager to avoid public spaces. It’s a 20-year plan, which is likely to cover multiple economic cycles.

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China, digital and brand collabs: Here’s what’s next for Papinelle

Inside Retail

Founded by Renae James in 2003, Papinelle sells pyjamas and loungewear made out of natural fibres, such as organic cotton and silk, through a handful of its own stores in Australia and New Zealand and wholesale partnerships with Nordstrom and Dillard’s in the US.

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ICYMI: Tackling Diversity: From a Professional Organization Perspective

Retail Design Institute

Our intention and hope is to share what industry thoughts and plans for the future and hope to inspire individually and our organizations to create real opportunities for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion every day. MODERATOR: Keisha Blake-Harp , Executive Director, Women Presidents’ Educational Organization.