Is JD.com eyeing up European electricals dominance after its latest acquisition?

JD.com headquarters

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Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com has submitted a voluntary takeover offer for German electronics retailer Ceconomy in a deal valued at €2.2bn (£1.92bn)

Already a dominating presence as the largest retailer by revenue in its native China, JD.com’s new investment in Ceconomy raises questions about what its plans are in the European market.

 

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