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Nov 12, 2024

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.

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.