阿里巴巴集团业务结构再生变，阿里业务结构正式从"1+6+N"收缩为四大业务，全面聚焦"电商、云+AI"。 证券时报记者 聂英好 阿里巴巴近两年来在业务架构调整上动作频频，从投资版图收缩到业务板块重新划分，无一不体现其战略聚焦的 意图。 近日，记者从阿里巴巴官网发现，阿里旗下业务从原有的六大业务集团被划分为四大业务类别，分别为阿里巴巴 中国电商集团、阿里国际数字商业集团、云智能集团以及所有其他业务。 整合集团业务架构 具体来看，阿里巴巴中国电商集团中的电商板块包含淘宝、天猫、闲鱼、飞猪旅行；即时零售板块包括淘宝闪 购、饿了么；批发板块为1688业务。 阿里中国电商集团在2024年11月正式建立。2024年11月21日，阿里巴巴成立了全新的电商事业群，新事业群直接 将此前拆分的淘宝天猫集团、国际数字商业集团，以及1688、闲鱼等电商资源重新整合，形成国内外全产业链覆 盖的电商超级业务单元。 今年6月，阿里正式将饿了么、飞猪合并入阿里电商事业群。8月初，淘宝上线了全新的大会员体系，打通饿了 么、飞猪等阿里系资源，覆盖吃喝玩乐、衣食住行等生活场景。 所有其他类别的业务包括钉钉、夸克、高德地图、菜鸟、优酷、大麦娱乐、盒 ...

阿里巴巴集团业务结构再生变，阿里业务结构正式从"1+6+N"正式收缩为四大业务，全面聚焦"电商、云+AI"。 "1+6+N"架构成为历史 记者从阿里巴巴官网发现，阿里旗下业务从原有的六大业务集团被划分为四大业务类别，分别为阿里巴巴中国电商集团、阿 里国际数字商业集团、云智能集团以及所有其他业务。 具体来看，阿里巴巴中国电商集团中的电商板块包含淘宝、天猫、闲鱼、飞猪旅行；即时零售板块包括淘宝闪购、饿了么； 批发板块为1688业务。 阿里中国电商集团在2024年11月正式建立。2024年11月21日，阿里巴巴成立了全新的电商事业群，新事业群直接将此前拆分的 淘宝天猫集团、国际数字商业集团，以及1688、闲鱼等电商资源重新整合，形成国内外全产业链覆盖的电商超级业务单元。 今年6月，阿里正式将饿了么、飞猪合并入阿里电商事业群。8月初，淘宝上线了全新的大会员体系，打通饿了么、飞猪等阿 里系资源，覆盖吃喝玩乐、衣食住行等生活场景。 所有其他类别的业务包括钉钉、夸克、高德地图、菜鸟、优酷、大麦娱乐、盒马、阿里健康、橙狮体育等。 从变化来看，原有的本地生活集团的业务被拆分，饿了么被归入阿里中国电商集团，高德被划分至所有其他类 ...

Core Viewpoint - Alibaba has restructured its business from the previous "1+6+N" model to a simplified framework consisting of four main business categories, focusing on e-commerce and cloud + AI [4][6]. Group 1: Business Structure Changes - Alibaba's new business structure includes four main categories: Alibaba China E-commerce Group, Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, Cloud Intelligence Group, and all other businesses [1][4]. - The Alibaba China E-commerce Group encompasses various segments such as Taobao, Tmall, Xianyu, and Fliggy for e-commerce, as well as instant retail and wholesale operations [3][5]. - Other business categories include DingTalk, Quark, Gaode Map, Cainiao, Youku, Damai Entertainment, Hema, Alibaba Health, and Orange Lion Sports, with significant restructuring of local life services [6][7]. Group 2: Strategic Focus - The restructuring reflects Alibaba's strategic intent to concentrate resources on its most promising sectors, particularly e-commerce and cloud services [7][8]. - Alibaba has divested from non-core assets like Hema Retail and Intime Department Store, reallocating resources to enhance its competitive edge in e-commerce and cloud intelligence [7][8]. - The company aims to integrate AI technology across all business segments, with a focus on innovation and market competitiveness [8]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Alibaba's leadership has indicated that the core strategic direction for the next three to five years will revolve around e-commerce and "AI + Cloud" [7][8]. - The company plans to increase investments in cloud and AI infrastructure to drive innovation and operational efficiency across various sectors [8]. - Alibaba is transitioning from an "internet company" to an "AI-driven technology company," positioning AI as a central competitive advantage [8].

Group 1 - Alibaba and Ant Group launched the "Orange Initiative" to enhance the protection and incentive system for delivery riders across 22 brands including Ele.me, Taobao, Alipay, Gaode, Hema, and Alibaba Cloud [1] - The initiative aims to provide special rewards, educational support, and family medical assistance to all delivery riders, regardless of their platform, city, or capacity [1] - Ele.me's CEO announced that all riders will be upgraded to "City Knights," with improvements in welfare protection, care incentives, and development measures [1] Group 2 - The Orange Initiative has established a unified application channel for riders, allowing them to apply for support through a dedicated hotline [1] - The project will be operated by a professional team, focusing on supporting riders' acts of bravery, educational advancement, and family medical needs [1] - Ele.me has previously invested over 20 million yuan to assist more than 600 families of seriously ill riders and over 400 children of riders [1]

Core Viewpoint - The new uniforms for Taobao Flash delivery riders have been revealed, featuring prominent logos of Alibaba's core brands, effectively turning the riders into "walking advertisements" for the company [1]. Group 1 - The new uniforms are primarily orange and black, resembling racing suits, combining dynamic design with functionality [1]. - The uniforms prominently display logos from various Alibaba businesses, including Taobao Flash, 1688, Hema, Ele.me, Alipay, Quark, Fliggy, Alibaba Cloud, Gaode Map, and Damai, highlighting the company's extensive brand ecosystem [1]. - A delivery rider expressed excitement about the new uniform, indicating that it is visually appealing and has generated positive feedback among peers [1][3].

Core Viewpoint - Alibaba is launching a new membership system that integrates various services across its ecosystem, marking a strategic shift from e-commerce to a comprehensive consumer platform [1] Group 1: Membership System - The new membership system will connect resources from Ele.me, Fliggy, and Hema, covering a wide range of consumer needs including shopping, food delivery, travel, and transportation [1] - The 88VIP user benefits will be significantly upgraded as part of this new initiative [1] Group 2: Strategic Shift - The integration of Ele.me and Fliggy into the China e-commerce business group signifies Alibaba's transition towards a broader consumer platform strategy [1]

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The takeaway from the conference call indicates a significant reshaping of the instant retail market in 2025, with Meituan maintaining a leading position with a 50% market share, followed by Taobao Flash Purchase (33%) and JD.com (17%) [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments - **Intense Competition in Food Delivery**: The competition among food delivery platforms has intensified, with JD.com rapidly increasing order volume through substantial subsidies (5-10 RMB per order), impacting the profitability of Meituan, which previously earned around 1.5 RMB per order [1][4]. - **E-commerce Market Dynamics**: Alibaba's market share has dropped from 70% to 40%, with Pinduoduo and Douyin e-commerce emerging as significant competitors. Douyin's live-streaming e-commerce has diverted advertising spending, leading to a slowdown in Alibaba's GMV growth [1][5]. - **Meituan's Competitive Advantages**: Meituan leverages strong barriers in food delivery, localized marketing, and logistics efficiency (approximately 8 million delivery riders) to maintain its market position. The company also utilizes a dual circulation model to drive traffic [1][8]. - **Investment Plans by Alibaba**: Alibaba plans to invest 50 billion RMB to subsidize Taobao Flash Purchase to boost order volume [1][8]. - **Instant Retail's Limited Impact on E-commerce**: Instant retail currently accounts for only 6% of total e-commerce volume, expected to rise to 12% in five years. However, it effectively utilizes delivery capacity to reduce costs, with Meituan achieving profitability in instant retail for the first time last year [1][10]. Additional Important Insights - **Recent Order Volume Records**: On July 5, Taobao Flash Purchase initiated subsidies, achieving 80 million orders, while Meituan reached 120 million orders. By July 12, Meituan's instant retail orders surged to 150 million, setting a new record [2]. - **Market Share Expansion**: The main players in the food delivery market have expanded from Meituan and Ele.me to include Meituan, Taobao Flash Purchase, and JD.com, with Taobao Flash Purchase replacing Ele.me as a key brand within Alibaba [2][8]. - **Long-term Industry Outlook**: In the short term, increased competition may lead to higher costs and lower profit margins across the industry. However, in the long run, this competition may benefit leading companies by reducing market education costs and expanding market size [14]. - **Challenges in New Retail Development**: The prospects for new retail are limited due to supply and demand constraints, necessitating deeper exploration of product operations to enhance diversity and supply chain efficiency [15]. Conclusion - The conference call highlights the evolving landscape of the food delivery and e-commerce sectors, emphasizing the competitive strategies of major players like Meituan, Alibaba, and JD.com. The insights provided indicate both immediate challenges and long-term opportunities for growth and market share expansion within these industries.

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the collaboration between Yuhang District and Chun'an County to promote high-quality development of the platform economy through a "platform + industry" approach [1][2] - The event gathered representatives from Chun'an's specialty industries such as tea, beverages, and condiments, alongside platform enterprises from Yuhang like Taobao, Tmall, and Hema, to explore cooperation opportunities [1][2] - Key partnerships were established during the meeting, including collaboration between the Qiantang Lake beer industry and Hema for brand development, and initial supply intentions between Chun'an's condiment industry and Tmall [2] Group 2 - The exchange activity is part of a series aimed at enhancing the integration of platform and traditional industries, fostering a new perspective on digital and intelligent transformation for traditional sectors [2] - Future plans include deepening cross-regional exchanges with cities like Lin'an and Qingyuan, establishing a regular platform for industry exchanges, and optimizing service support systems to achieve regional collaborative development [3] - The initiative aims to provide a replicable model for industry cooperation that supports rural revitalization through digital empowerment, contributing to farmers' income growth and common prosperity [3]

Core Viewpoint - The competition in the fresh food retail market is intensifying as major players like JD and Meituan accelerate their offline store openings, indicating a resurgence of the "new retail" concept that integrates online and offline shopping experiences [3][11][15]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - JD and Meituan are focusing on the fresh food segment as a high-frequency necessity, with JD's 7Fresh and Meituan's Little Elephant Supermarket both expanding their offline presence [4][9]. - The shift towards offline stores is supported by a change in consumer behavior, where online purchasing of fresh food has become more accepted [3][14]. - The success of Hema, which achieved profitability after nine years, has instilled confidence in other players to invest in the fresh food retail space [3][15]. Group 2: JD's Strategy - JD plans to achieve full coverage of the 7Fresh stores in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region by the end of the year, with a focus on core business districts [5][6]. - The "1+N" model is being implemented, where the central store serves as both an experience hub and a supply chain node, while smaller satellite stores enhance delivery efficiency [6][7]. - JD's integration of 7Fresh with its food delivery services aims to create a seamless shopping experience for consumers [7][8]. Group 3: Meituan's Approach - Meituan's Little Elephant Supermarket is also ramping up its offline expansion, targeting all first- and second-tier cities [9][10]. - The recruitment of over 200 positions for Little Elephant Supermarket indicates a significant commitment to expanding its physical presence [10]. - Meituan's strategy includes leveraging its strong delivery capabilities to enhance the efficiency of its new store openings [20]. Group 4: Industry Trends - The shift back to offline retail is part of a broader trend where companies are reassessing the value of physical stores in light of rising online customer acquisition costs [19]. - The role of offline stores is evolving from mere sales points to multifunctional efficiency nodes that support both customer experience and logistics [21][22]. - The integration of online and offline channels is seen as essential for driving growth in the fresh food sector, with companies investing heavily in infrastructure to support this transition [23].

Core Insights - The community group buying model, once favored by capital, is facing decline as major players withdraw from the market, leading to speculation about its sustainability and the rise of instant retail as a new battleground [1][3][4] - Instant retail is emerging as a response to consumer demand for immediacy, with major companies like Meituan, JD, and Alibaba investing heavily to capture a share of this trillion-yuan market [1][6][11] Community Group Buying - Community group buying combines online ordering with offline pickup, aiming to reduce costs by eliminating intermediaries and lowering logistics expenses [2] - The model saw massive capital influx starting in late 2020, with companies like Meituan and Pinduoduo offering substantial subsidies to attract users, leading to unsustainable growth [2][3] - The decline is attributed to overestimation of market potential, underestimation of costs, and low customer loyalty due to reliance on price-sensitive consumers [3][4] Instant Retail - Instant retail focuses on meeting the immediate needs of consumers, offering delivery within 30 minutes, and is projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2025 [6][11] - Major players are establishing clear strategies in instant retail, with Meituan leading the market, followed by Alibaba and JD, all leveraging their logistics and supply chain strengths [6][7][9] - Instant retail addresses real consumer demand for speed and convenience, particularly in fresh produce and daily necessities [6][11] Challenges and Opportunities - Instant retail faces challenges such as high delivery costs and low profit margins, similar to community group buying, with intense competition leading to price wars [8][10] - The market is expected to consolidate, with smaller retailers struggling to survive, while larger chains may expand through acquisitions [9][10] - To thrive, instant retail platforms must focus on optimizing supply chains, enhancing service quality, and shifting towards higher-priced offerings to improve margins [11][12]