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Jun 19, 2024

Trends from China’s ‘super long’ mid-year shopping festival

This year’s sales period for 618 indicated a slew of new trends, including the proliferation of AI, the cancellation of pre-sales, and the growth of outdoor apparel.

May 2, 2023

Alibaba holds the largest Taobao Maker Festival in eight years

Widely seen as a showcase of future consumption trends for Chinese youth, ten cities joined the exhibition this year as Taobao marks its 20th anniversary.

Aug 25, 2022

Pets, tech, fashion, eco-products and subcultures: What China's Gen Z cares about

This week's Alibaba's Maker Festival reflects many of the latest Gen Z consumer trends in China. We ask Gen Z creatives for their input and advice on how brands can respond.

May 31, 2022

Taobao launches ‘Metaverse Mall’ in time for China’s 618 shopping festival

The etailer joins several global names who are establishing opportunities in virtual ecommerce.