{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retail Remix","title":"What U.S. SMBs Can Learn from Alibaba.com’s Playbook","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2ca8c871\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1878,"description":"Alibaba may be known for its massive scale — but at the heart of its U.S. strategy is something much more focused: empowering small businesses.\n\nIn this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager at Alibaba.com, to explore how the global B2B marketplace is helping American entrepreneurs source more efficiently, build more resilient supply chains and take advantage of cross-border opportunities.\nWith experience at Amazon, Meituan and streetwear marketplace Poizon, Justin brings a global lens to today’s most pressing retail topics — from digital discovery to de-risking the sourcing process. Together, they discuss:\nHow global supply chain disruption has changed brands’ sourcing timelines and strategies;\nHow Alibaba is evolving to better serve U.S. small businesses;\nThe company’s strategy for simplifying product discovery and vendor relationships; and\nThe role of trust, transparency and tech in the future of B2B ecommerce.\nRELATED LINKS\nExplore Alibaba.com’s offerings for U.S. small businesses\nTry out Alibaba’s new AI-powered sourcing platform Accio.com \nRead more about the Alibaba-Wix partnership on Retail TouchPoints\nLearn about Alibaba’s efforts to support SMBs, including Olympic athletes\nListen to more episodes of Retail Remix","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C1sENdp39uqABVG62swhYhHJtUlW4KaRYcD-MRFgU-4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzc2MzYvMTU4MTM3/Nzc3MC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}