Singles Day

Singles day or Guanggun Jie is a shopping holiday popular among young Chinese people that celebrate their pride in being single. The date, November 11, was chosen because the number "1" resembles an individual who is alone.

The Countdown To Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Begins
The Countdown To Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Begins
October 21, 2016  |  Retail

Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba officially kicked off the countdown to its annual one-day shopping bonanza, Singles’ Day. The company promised that this year’s event, held...

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China’s Singles Are Big Spenders
China’s Singles Are Big Spenders
November 05, 2015  |  International

The U.S. has holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas when couples are expected to exchange gifts, but China’s Singles’ Day proves even lonely hearts can...

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Alibaba/JD.com Clash On Antitrust Accusations
Alibaba/JD.com Clash On Antitrust Accusations
November 04, 2015  |  News

China’s second largest eCommerce company, JD.com, is locking horns with its rival competitor, Alibaba, over antitrust issues just a week before Single’s Day, which marks the world’s...

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