Dada Nexus Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

JD.com has announced a significant investment of $800 million in Dada Group, acquiring approximately 51% of its shares. This share purchase agreement allows JD.com to invest at the closing share price as of March 19, 2021. The transaction enhances the strategic partnership between the two companies, aiming to improve on-demand retail and delivery services. The closing is subject to customary conditions, and JD.com has committed to a six-month holding period for the acquired shares.

Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), a leader in China's on-demand delivery and retail market, has contributed to the formulation of the CCFA's key standards for omni-channel retailing. The Key Performance Indicators of Omni-channel Retailing Chain Enterprises were released on March 1, aimed at enhancing retail partnerships. Dada's JDDJ platform holds a 25% market share, serving 71 of the top 100 supermarket chains in China. The Dada Haibo system has improved operational efficiencies significantly, increasing product promotion capabilities and labor efficiencies. Dada continues to focus on technological advancements in omni-channel retailing.

Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) announced a successful live-streaming e-commerce event titled "Morning! #Nes-trition Day!" in collaboration with Nestlé China on March 7, 2021. The event showcased Nestlé's nutritious breakfast options, featuring discussions on nutrition and live product demonstrations. With over 50 FMCG brand partnerships, JDDJ platform facilitates immediate product deliveries within one hour. This partnership, initiated in June 2019, expanded in September 2020 to enhance Nestlé’s sales and brand marketing. The innovative model connects online and offline sales effectively.

Dada Group reported a strong Q4 2020 with net revenues of RMB2,015.8 million, up 69.9% YoY. For the full year, revenues reached RMB5,740 million, marking an 85.2% increase. Dada Now delivered 1.1 billion orders in 2020, while JDDJ's GMV soared 107% to RMB25.3 billion. Despite a net loss of RMB534.4 million, improved operational margins and a rise in active consumers to 41.3 million reflect solid growth. For Q1 2021, revenue is expected to be between RMB1,610 million and RMB1,660 million.

Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), a leading on-demand delivery platform in China, participated in Shanghai's "New Year Shopping Season" marketing event, running from December 18, 2020, to February 18, 2021. The company partnered with Unilever to host livestream shopping events, enhancing consumer engagement. During this period, Dada collaborated with over 100,000 retail stores and offered consumers more than 100 million yuan in vouchers. The livestreaming pilot, initiated in early 2020, has successfully driven sales growth, evidenced by a previous event with over 358,000 viewers and 80% order conversion.

Dada Group (DADA) will release its unaudited financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2020 on March 8, 2021, after U.S. markets close. A conference call will be held on the same day at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results, with a pre-registration link provided. Dada operates JDDJ and Dada Now, leading platforms for local on-demand retail and delivery in China, enhancing delivery experiences while increasing transaction volumes. Investors are encouraged to stay updated through the Investor Relations section on Dada’s website.

Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) has announced that its on-demand retail platform, JD Daojia (JDDJ), is implementing measures to reduce plastic usage, enhancing its environmental initiatives. JDDJ, the largest local on-demand retail platform in China's supermarket sector, has partnered with over 70 top supermarket chains, offering degradable bags in major cities. Since December 2020, over 14 million degradable bags have been distributed. JDDJ aims to comply with environmental regulations and promote eco-friendly practices among retailers and consumers.

Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), China's leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, announced a successful collaboration with G-super to launch the "Super Merchant Day". The event, held from January 23 to 31, resulted in a remarkable 7.4 times increase in G-super's sales year-over-year. During this period, new user registrations surged by 200% on peak days, with a nearly 40% rise in consumption frequency. Dada plans to host over 30 similar events in 2021, aiming to strengthen partnerships with top supermarket chains across China.