BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox
Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"),
a global online retail company that delivers products directly to
consumers around the world, today announced that it has opened a
blockchain technology research lab to explore and develop
blockchain technology platforms and their application on the
cross-border e-commerce industry.
The research lab will be composed of both existing in-house talent
and new hires with strong backgrounds in blockchain technology. The
Company has begun a global search to recruit a head to lead the
blockchain technology research lab.
Mr. Alan Guo, Chairman and CEO of
LightInTheBox, commented, "Blockchain technology can potentially
play a crucial role in cross-border e-commerce transactions and in many other
related sectors. As a leading cross-border e-commerce company, we are opening a
blockchain research lab to build a solid base for the exploration
of both blockchain platform technology and its application in
cross-border e-commerce and other relevant sectors. We welcome
global blockchain technology talent interested in joining our
research lab to apply."
Applicants interested in applying for the Head of Blockchain
Technology position can do so at the following:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/533139754/
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LightInTheBox's strategic and operational plans, are or contain
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oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in press releases
and other written materials and in oral statements made by its
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differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking
statement, including but not limited to the following:
LightInTheBox's goals and strategies; LightInTheBox's future
business development, results of operations and financial
condition; the expected growth of the global online retail market;
LightInTheBox's ability to attract customers and further enhance
customer experience and product offerings; LightInTheBox's ability
to strengthen its supply chain efficiency and optimize its
logistics network; LightInTheBox's expectations regarding demand
for and market acceptance of its products; competition;
fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and
assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further
information regarding these and other risks is included in
LightInTheBox's filings with the SEC. All information provided in
this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this
press release, and LightInTheBox does not undertake any obligation
to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under
applicable law.
About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
LightInTheBox is a global online retail company that delivers
products directly to consumers around the world. The Company offers
customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of products
at attractive prices through its www.lightinthebox.com,
www.miniinthebox.com and other websites and mobile applications,
which are available in 23 major languages and cover more than 80%
of global Internet users.
For more information, please visit www.lightinthebox.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Christensen
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Tel: +86 (10) 5900 3429
Email: ir@lightinthebox.com
OR
Christensen
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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