Chinese e-commerce giant JD has announced a RMB1 billion (US$141 million) investment in the expansion of its apparel business.

The investment, a combination of financial capital and market resources, aims to broaden and enhance the range of fashion offerings, providing a significant boost for both domestic and international brands.

The company plans to introduce a variety of new products via simultaneous launches from thousands of brands on JD’s online platform. These launches will be bolstered by enhanced marketing initiatives, partnerships with celebrities and designers, and cross-industry collaborations. 

As part of this investment, the ‘10-billion-yuan Discount’ program will offer customers a RMB30 discount on purchases of RMB300 or more.

In addition, the company will collaborate with platforms such as Vogue and Xiaohongshu to unveil upcoming fall and winter fashion trends next month.

Since the beginning of this year, JD has seen a 60 per cent increase in leading apparel and footwear brands and a 200 per cent increase in third-party apparel merchants. The company has signed partnerships with fashion groups, including Inditex, H&M, and Gap, and offers selections from over 90 per cent of global luxury brands.