SHANGHAI -- Alibaba Group Holding is shifting its focus back to e-commerce in a push to revive earnings, tapping content creators and cheap prices to compete in an increasingly crowded market.
Livestreams and discounts offered on Taobao to lure young shoppers

Alibaba recently launched a new platform on Taobao that features livestreams and other content the company hopes will draw potential shoppers. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
SHANGHAI -- Alibaba Group Holding is shifting its focus back to e-commerce in a push to revive earnings, tapping content creators and cheap prices to compete in an increasingly crowded market.