JDcom

JDcom, often referred to as JD.com or Jingdong, is a Chinese e-commerce and technology company headquartered in Beijing. It operates an online retail platform under the JD.com brand, offering a wide range of products through both direct sales and a large third-party marketplace.

History and development: Founded in 1998 by Liu Qiangdong as 360buy, the company began as an online electronics store in Beijing, expanded into a broader online marketplace, and rebranded to JD.com in 2013. It built a large logistics network to support fast delivery and increased control over product quality.

Public listing and growth: JD.com went public on the Nasdaq in May 2014 under the ticker JD. It has pursued expansion into logistics, payments, and technology services, including investments in automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to optimize fulfillment and delivery.

Business model and operations: JD.com combines first-party direct sales with a marketplace that includes third-party merchants. It emphasizes product authenticity and fast delivery, supported by a nationwide logistics network with warehouses, fulfillment centers, and a last-mile delivery fleet. It also operates cross-border and international sales platforms.

Market position and impact: JD.com is one of China's largest e-commerce platforms and a major rival to Alibaba's Tmall in the electronics and hard goods segments. It has expanded to overseas markets and diversified into financial services and tech solutions through its ecosystem.