Alibaba looks beyond its RMB 3 trillion GMV milestone to future growth strategies, while counterfeit goods and alleged fake sales continue to tarnish the e-commerce giant's reputation.

Recent economic turmoil in China has left many Australian retailers reconsidering plans to sell into the Chinese market. But experts are preaching caution not panic.

Alibaba Group has announced an exclusive agreement with Macy’s to launch an online flagship store exclusively on Tmall to bring the brand to Chinese consumers.

Walmart has acquired the remaining 49 percent of shares in Yihaodian's as part of its plan to distribute its products to Chinese consumers through its online service.

US-based apparel brand Gap Inc. is among those retailers benefiting from a booming Chinese economy, as the latest Internet Retailer 2015 China 500 reveals 59 percent growth in online sales.