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Alibaba Sells Intime Retail Unit to Focus on Core E-Commerce Operations

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By Web Desk Published December 18, 2024 3 Min Read
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Alibaba Group has sold its Chinese department store unit, Intime, and recorded a $1.3 billion loss from the transaction to concentrate more intensively on its core e-commerce operations amidst increasing market competition.

Intime’s sale marks the continuation of Alibaba’s extensive restructuring initiatives that commenced last year when the company divided itself into six business units. This represents the most considerable overhaul in its history, accompanied by numerous changes in upper management reshuffles.

Recently, Alibaba announced a strategy to combine its domestic Chinese and international e-commerce platforms under a single leadership to boost its competitiveness against local and international discount retailers.

Alibaba is selling its Intime department store chain – and booking a $1.3 billion loss to do so. The Chinese giant bought the company for twice that amount back in 2017, hoping to expand into bricks-and-mortar retail https://t.co/bDXlNazpaP pic.twitter.com/MNkZnUqZUG

— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) December 17, 2024

Alibaba faces intensified competition from rival platforms like PDD Holdings’ Pinduoduo and Temu, and ByteDance’s Douyin and TikTok. These competitors have been attracting cost-conscious consumers with significantly lower prices on a wide range of products. The challenging consumer environment in China has increased pressure on all retailers and e-commerce platforms, necessitating strategic adjustments.

Alibaba has agreed to sell Intime to a consortium that includes Youngor Fashion and Intime’s management team members for 7.4 billion yuan ($1.02 billion), subject to customary regulatory approvals. Alibaba initially acquired Intime in 2017 for $2.6 billion to expand into brick-and-mortar retail, and currently holds a 99% stake in the business.

Alibaba Group is selling its stake in Chinese department store chain Intime for $1 billion as the company returns its focus to e-commerce, even though the sale will lead to losses of $1.3 billion.#Forbes

For more details: 🔗 https://t.co/EUkktAJsM6 pic.twitter.com/Eqo6CeP6j6

— Forbes Middle East (@Forbes_MENA_) December 17, 2024

The decision to sell Intime aligns with Alibaba‘s strategy to divest from non-core consumer sector assets, including its grocery business Freshippo and retailer RT-Mart. As Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai noted, this refocusing aims to bolster Alibaba’s primary e-commerce business amid tough market conditions.

Under the leadership of former CEO Daniel Zhang, Alibaba expanded significantly into the retail sector by acquiring several brick-and-mortar chains. However, the integrated “New Retail” model, which combines online and offline retail, has faced challenges such as higher rents and labour costs compared to pure e-commerce. Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma recently expressed support for the company’s restructuring efforts and acknowledged the need for adjustments in a detailed memo to employees.

Alibaba’s decision to divest Intime and streamline its operations reflects a strategic pivot to its e-commerce roots. The company focuses on enhancing its competitive edge in an increasingly challenging retail landscape.

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