Hangzhou's Alibaba Achieves Double-Digit Sales Growth for Singles' Day in Hong Kong

Friday, 18 October 2024, 00:30

Hangzhou's Alibaba expects notable sales growth for its Singles' Day promotion in Hong Kong, significantly boosted by competitive marketing. With a 1 billion yuan incentive, free shipping for Taobao users is expected to drive double-digit growth. The competition is fierce as PDD Holdings and JD.com also compete in this massive shopping festival.
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Hangzhou's Alibaba Achieves Double-Digit Sales Growth for Singles' Day in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sales Surge: Alibaba's Singles' Day Initiative

Hangzhou-based Alibaba Group Holding is gearing up for a successful Singles' Day with expectations of double-digit sales growth in Hong Kong. The company has initiated a 1 billion yuan promotion aimed at waiving delivery costs for select Taobao purchases over 99 yuan, incentivizing consumers to shop for fashion accessories, electronics, and skincare products.

Positive Feedback and Competitive Landscape

According to David Ye Jianqiu, general manager of Tmall Taobao World, the promotional campaign has garnered positive feedback, with users embracing the free shipping offer. Taobao now boasts more than half of Hong Kong’s population as users, making it a crucial market for Alibaba.

Resource Allocation and Competition

  • Alibaba has allocated at least 40 billion yuan to enhance services on Taobao and Tmall.
  • Rivals like JD.com and Pinduoduo are also intensifying their marketing efforts.
  • JD.com announced a 1.5 billion yuan budget for improved services, including free deliveries.

This aggressive push signifies Alibaba's commitment to thrive amidst growing competition in the international e-commerce space.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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