Alibaba Group Holding Limited (AHLA)

Overview

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a technological giant that offers an extensive range of services that facilitate merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to efficiently engage with their users and customers, not only within the People's Republic of China but also on an international scale. The conglomerate composition of Alibaba Group is manifested through its operation across seven segments, namely China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba Group has revolutionized the e-commerce, digital media, and technology sectors through its innovative solutions and extensive reach.

Products and Services

• Taobao and Tmall: Alibaba's digital retail platforms, which cater to the masses by providing diverse product categories from various sellers and brands.
• Alimama: A proprietary monetization platform by Alibaba that encompasses marketing services tailored for the digital era.
• 1688.com and Alibaba.com: Online wholesale marketplaces that facilitate trade on both the domestic and international levels, aiming to connect suppliers with buyers globally.
• AliExpress: A retail marketplace designed for international consumers interested in purchasing a wide range of products shipped from China.
• Lazada, Trendyol, Daraz: E-commerce platforms under Alibaba that offer an extensive array of products and target specific regional markets with their localized offerings.
• Freshippo: Alibaba’s retail platform specializing in groceries and fresh goods, embodying the concept of New Retail by merging online and offline shopping experiences.
• Tmall Global: An import e-commerce platform that makes international goods accessible to Chinese consumers.
• Cainiao Network: A logistics services platform, playing a critical role in Alibaba’s ecosystem by enhancing efficiency and delivery speed.
• Ele.me: An on-demand delivery and local services platform that meets the immediate needs of consumers, from food delivery to local services.
• Koubei: Functioning as a restaurant and local services guide, Koubei offers consumer recommendations based on location and preference.
• Fliggy: An online travel platform catering to the modern traveler with a range of booking services and travel options.
• Cloud Services: Alibaba Cloud offers computing, storage, network, security, database, big data analytics, and IoT services, underlining Alibaba’s strength in technology infrastructure.
• Digital Media and Entertainment: This segment includes Youku, an online video platform; Alibaba Pictures, and other content platforms offering a wide spectrum of digital entertainment from online videos to literature and music.
• Amap: A digital map, navigation, and real-time traffic information app facilitating urban mobility and location-based services.
• DingTalk: A business efficiency app that streamlines communication and organizational tasks for enterprises.
• Tmall Genie: A smart speaker developed by Alibaba that integrates with the company's vast ecosystem, providing consumers with voice-activated services.