United States activewear brand Alo Yoga is set to enter China's e-commerce market this week through Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Tmall platform, intensifying competition among premium international athleisure brands seeking growth in the Chinese market.

The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market.

The brand’s e-commerce launch follows the opening of its events-booking platform on Wechat Mini Program and the appointment of a new brand ambassador, the Chinese K-pop star…