Alibaba

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in grocery retailer Sun Art from Auchan for approximately $3.6 billion. Alibaba acquired a 36% stake in Sun Art in 2017, and has now increased its holding to 72%. The move indicates “Alibaba’s commitment to Sun Art and its strategy to integrate online and offline resources in China’s retail sector”, the company said. With over 400 hypermarkets and supermarkets, Sun Art …