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After A Lukewarm Singles’ Day In China, Is Double 12 Disappearing?
China’s shopping festival "Double 12" — built on the success of Double 11 — is now being neglected by both merchants and consumers. Why did it happen? Read More
A Cheatsheet To China’s Retail Festivals, Part 2
Here's the second part of the definitive guide to China’s lucrative retail opportunities. Do you know your Mid-Autumn Festival from your Lunar New Year? Read More
China’s Retail Festivals Cheatsheet, Part 1
As we approach Singles’ Day, it’s easy to overlook other shopping festivals. Here's part one of our guide to China’s lucrative retail opportunities. Read More
Can Double 12 Still Make a Dent?
In the shadow of China’s largest shopping festival, Double 11, the year-end shopping bonanza, Double 12, has struggled to retain its relevance. Read More
Can Black Friday 2021 Keep Up With Singles’ Day?
Compared to the shopping marathon that is Singles’ Day, Black Friday comes up short in many aspects. Will it ever evolve? Read More
4 Ways Chinese Innovation Is Shaping Global E-Commerce
From the recent boom of livestreams to 24-7 customer service, Chinese innovation is shaping global e-commerce, providing a glimpse of shopping’s future. Read More
How Shiseido Cornered China’s Skincare Market
After 40 years in the market, how did Japanese beauty giant Shiseido beat out global competitors and capture China’s beauty crown? Read More
Amid The NFT Craze, Is There A Place For Digital Sustainability?
More brands are expanding into the virtual realm through games and NFTs. But can they keep their sustainability commitments in this carbon-emitting sector? Read More
Understanding 11.11: Alibaba’s Mega Shopping Festival
Every year, Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (also known as “Singles’ Day”) sets the tone for the state of consumer spending in China. This year, the story isn’t about the… Read More
How Is JD’s 618 Grand Promotion Faring?
JD.com’s 618 Grand Promotion event is seeing big spending on essential products — but also luxury investment pieces. Jing Daily explains why. Read More
