Alibaba, Shinsegae and Gmarket

Gmarket’s struggles lead Shinsegae to Alibaba alliance
Gmarket, the e-commerce unit of South Korea’s Shinsegae Group, has joined forces with China’s Alibaba to seek a turnaround amid persistent financial struggles. Shinsegae announced Dec. 26 that it will establish a joint venture with Alibaba International,
Shinsegae, Alibaba to form $4B joint venture amid intensifying e-commerce rivalry
Shinsegae Group and Alibaba International will form a $4 billion joint venture in 2025 to run their e-commerce sites, Gmarket and AliExpress Korea.
Shinsegae’s E-Mart Discount Chain And Alibaba To Form Korean Joint Venture
The JV will work with Alibaba to expand Gmarket, an online shopping platform of billionaire Chung Yong-jin’s Shinsegae.
Shinsegae Gmarket forms joint venture with AliExpress to reshape e-commerce in Korea
Shinsegae Group's e-commerce platform Gmarket will establish a joint venture with China's e-commerce platform AliExpress Korea and enter into joint management.
Alibaba agrees to merge South Korean operations with E-Mart’s Gmarket
Group’s AliExpress International agreed to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart’s e-commerce platform, Gmarket, in a 50-50 joint venture, according to a stock exchange filing by E-Mart. The companies plan to make further investments in the JV,
Alibaba, E-Mart to Create $4 Billion E-Commerce JV in Korea
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is nearing a deal to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc.’s e-commerce platform to better compete in the country’s fast-paced online retail sector, according to people familiar with the matter.
Alibaba Partners with E-Mart in $4 Billion Deal to Strengthen South Korean Online Retail Leadership
In a $4 billion agreement, Alibaba Group and E-Mart are merging their South Korean e-commerce platforms, forming a joint venture to take full ownership of Gmarket. The deal positions the companies to compete with
Alibaba Joins Forces with E-Mart for $4 Billion South Korean E-Commerce Venture
In a strategic move to strengthen its position in South Korea's competitive e-commerce market, Alibaba Group ( BABA, Financial) has agreed to merge its operations with E-Mart's e-commerce platform, Gmarket. An exchange filing from E-Mart revealed that E-Mart and Hakchoban will each own 50 percent of the $4 billion joint venture.
Shinsegae Partners with Alibaba to Reshape South Korea’s E-commerce Landscape
The new entity, “Grand Opus Holding,” will launch in 2025 with equal ownership between Shinsegae and Alibaba’s international subsidiary. The partnership integrates Shinsegae’s Gmarket platform and Alibaba’s AliExpress Korea, while maintaining their independent operations.
Alibaba, E-Mart to create US$4 bil e-commerce JV in South Korea
E-Mart acquired a controlling stake in eBay’s South Korean online marketplace for about US$3 billion, expanding its customer base in groceries and general merchandise.
South Korea's Shinsegae to set up joint venture with Alibaba International
By Joyce Lee and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean retailer Shinsegae plans to set up a joint venture with Alibaba International, Shinsegae affiliate E-Mart said on Thursday. The joint venture will be formed partly by Shinsegae investing its 100% stake in South Korean e-commerce platform Gmarket,
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Shinsegae shares drop as Alibaba deal deemed unlikely to increase short-term profits
Shinsegae Group shares dropped Friday as analysts said the retail group's recent deal with Alibaba to form a joint venture on ...