Alibaba’s plans show data will transform grocery shopping

The acquisition of $2.88b stake in Sun Art is a leap forward in Alibaba’s bid to integrate online and offline for products with a short shelf life. The ripple effect may be felt worldwide.

Alibaba Group’s purchase of a 36% stake in one of China’s biggest hypermarket operators for $2.88 billion highlights the value of data and scale in food shopping.

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