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China’s 618 shopping festival sees electronics surge, platforms rethink strategies
Electronics and home appliances soar as government subsidies kick in, but once again, top e-commerce platforms are silent on overall GMV—reflecting both changing consumer habits and a 618 season that keeps breaking its own timeline.
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Apple leads as US dominates Kantar's Top 100 Global Brands
As US brands dominate the top 10 in Kantar's BrandZ 2025 ranking, Chinese companies and APAC players like Airtel are rapidly gaining ground, signalling a shifting balance in global brand power.
Breaking walled gardens: Why RedNote and Alibaba teamed up for Red Cat
As the 618 shopping festival kicks off earlier this year on May 13, RedNote and Alibaba Group have joined forces to integrate Xiaohongshu with Taobao and Tmall amid an increasingly competitive ecommerce landscape in China.
Alibaba pledges 'aggressive' AI investment, reports fastest growth in a year
Revenue jumped 8% as Alibaba's AI-driven strategy paid off. A surge in investor confidence has sent its share price soaring over 60% since the start of the year.
Double 11 records massive sales, despite a final day Alipay outage
A record number of 45 brands surpass the RMB 1 billion mark in GMV. The list of high-flyers include international giants like Apple and Nike, and Chinese brands such as Haier, Midea, Xiaomi, and Wuliangye.
It's the battle for emotional fulfilment in China's longest Double 11 festival
The five-week shopping marathon pushes platforms to their limits, competition gets fiercer—and the strategies savvier.
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