Insight Report | December 17, 2021 Premium November 2021 China Retail Sales: Singles’ Day Boosts Online Sales PenetrationWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In November 2021, total year-over-year sales growth remained steady, and online sales penetration was driven by the Singles’ Day shopping festival. Read More
Insight Report | November 19, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: New Marketing TrendsAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we discuss four new marketing trends that we have identified among brands and retailers participating in this year’s shopping festival. Read More
Insight Report | November 18, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: New EntrantsAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at new entrants in the festival, detailing which brands are participating for the first time, across apparel and footwear, beauty and jewelry categories. Read More
Insight Report | November 17, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Key Trends in Product DropsSingles’ Day, 11.11, is considered the prime time for brands to launch new products for the Chinese market. Our report analyzes key trends in new product launches during Singles’ Day 2021. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the WorldAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at participation in the shopping festival by retailers around the world—outside of Mainland China—and present examples of the promotions offered around November 11. Read More
Free Data Graphic | November 15, 2021 Free Report Holiday Bites: Singles’ Day 2021—Total Growth Slows to the Mid-Teens PercentWe present Holiday Bites: Singles’ Day 2021—Total Growth Slows to the Mid-Teens Percent Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021 Early Observations as Sales Total $139 BillionWe provide an early review of the successes and initiatives among China’s major e-commerce companies during this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival. We explore the key initiatives they used to drive sales, including focusing on sustainability and augmented reality (AR) and AI-driven technologies. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2021: A Singles’ Day PrimerSingles’ Day 2021 is here! We discuss key initiatives from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba for this year’s event, covering luxury, livestreaming and international brands. Read More
Event Coverage | November 3, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Virtual Press Conference: Five Key Insights into Singles’ Day 2021Alibaba hosted its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival virtual press conference on October 27, 2021. We present highlights from the e-commerce giant’s management team about the upcoming Singles’ Day event in China. Read More
Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021 Preview: Three Themes To WatchContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we present a preview of the shopping festival in China, with a focus on major e-commerce players Alibaba and JD.com. We discuss the event’s key dates and outline three themes to watch this year. Read More
Insight Report | October 12, 2023 Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: One Month To Go—Major Platforms’ Plans for the Shopping FestivalSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just one month away! We discuss the plans of major e-commerce and short-video platforms for the festival. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 21, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Singles’ Day 2023—Opportunities in China and WorldwideThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses new and forthcoming research that helps retailers understand the Singles’ Day opportunity. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2023 Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Should Know in Advance of the Shopping FestivalSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival globally, is six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the festival in China, leveraging proprietary survey analysis on Chinese consumer behavior and preferences. Read More
Insight Report | November 18, 2022 Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Immersive Virtual Experiences Boost EngagementAs part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss virtually immersive experiences that debuted during the global online shopping festival, including several metaverse launches. Read More
Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, November 2022: Capturing Singles’ Day and Holiday Shoppers and Expanding into Real EstateAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space, including livestreaming initiatives during Singles’ Day in China. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More