Flagship entry: Evidence from Alibaba | Ginger Jin 

In the world of omnichannel retail, some branded manufacturers open a flagship store at online marketplaces, while others avert it. How does flagship entry affect consumers, online platform, and various sellers on the platform? Ginger Jin from University of Maryland, College Park answers these questions using proprietary data of Alibaba.
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