2024's Double Eleven: The Longest Shopping Spree Ever, Ushering in a New Era of Platform InterconnectionThe 2024 Double Eleven shopping festival kicked off with an unprecedented duration and unprecedented interconnectivity between platforms. Officially starting on October 14th and lasting until November 13th, this month-long shopping extravaganza not only broke Double Eleven's historical record but also marked a new phase in the development of the e-commerce ecosystem...

Elderly Misuse of "Buy Now, Pay Later" Sparks Concerns in Online Shopping: Convenience Conceals RisksRecently, an elderly person's accidental misuse of a "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) function on an online shopping platform, resulting in the unintentional purchase of a large quantity of goods, has raised public concern about the conflict between the convenience and safety of this feature. While seemingly convenient, BNPL actually harbors significant risks, particularly for the elderly and other groups with limited digital literacy, posing a potential consumer trap...

Nintendo's Mainland China Switch eShop to Shut Down: Official Closure on May 15, 2026, with "Feedback Plan" AnnouncedOn November 26, 2023, Nintendo officially announced the closure of the Nintendo eShop for the Mainland China version of the Nintendo Switch, with the service officially ceasing operations on May 15, 2026. This news has sparked considerable discussion among players, marking the end of online services for the region's Switch consoles...

China Railway Group Fully Ensures Express Delivery During Double 11 Shopping PeakThe 20-day "Double 11" online shopping peak period railway express service officially commenced today. China Railway Group has mobilized resources to fully guarantee the surging demand for express delivery during this period...

The Rise of Snack Shops: From Consumer Demand to Social Culture, Deciphering the Forces behind the PhenomenonAs the pace of life quickens, people increasingly seek effortless and enjoyable consumption experiences. Snack shops, representing this trend, have swiftly blossomed on every street corner...

WeChat Shopping Made Easier: Order on Taobao Directly Within WeChat Without RedirectingOctober 10, 2023 - WeChat shopping experience has been upgraded. Users can now directly open Taobao links within WeChat and access the Taobao H5 interface to complete orders and payments without redirecting to the Taobao app...

Taobao Fully Supports WeChat Pay: Shopping Experience Gets an UpgradeStarting September 27th, consumers can finally use WeChat Pay when shopping on Taobao! This means that after selecting their desired products, users can choose "WeChat Pay" and seamlessly complete their payment, enjoying the same experience as with other payment methods. To access this new feature, you need to update to the latest version of the Taobao app...

Online Shopping Traps! These 5 Things You Should Never Buy on Your Phone, Beware of Getting Scammed!Since the prevalence of the internet, mobile shopping has become an indispensable part of our lives. But alongside convenience, various traps are lurking, especially for these 5 types of goods, which require careful selection...

The Halo of "Self-operated" Fades: A Trust Crisis in Online ShoppingThey say I have the lucky charm. Those who follow me will never be short of luck! If you want to be rolling in dough, start by hitting the follow button! Wishing you a fortune every day and endless prosperity!"These days, it's so hard to just buy something honestly...

Taobao and Xiaomi Launch a New Era of "Virtual Test Drive": Official Launch on September 9th, Immersive Experience Revolutionizes Traditional ShoppingOn August 26th, the virtual test drive project jointly developed by Taobao and Xiaomi announced its latest progress: all functions have entered the internal testing phase and will officially launch on September 9th. Currently, over 2,000 users have signed up for the free experience of the Xiaomi SU7 "virtual test drive" on the Taobao VisionPro homepage, and some users have received internal testing invitations from Taobao...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Traps and Identify Reliable Stores?In the digital age, online shopping has become an integral part of our lives. From daily necessities to high-end luxury goods, from physical stores to e-commerce platforms, the convenience and variety of online shopping have provided us with an unprecedented shopping experience...

To Survive, She Wore a Skirt and Tank Top: The Dilemma of a Brick-and-Mortar Shop Owner and What We Should Think About ItIn a supermarket in Hangzhou, a woman in a skirt and tank top is enthusiastically greeting passersby. This "boldly dressed" woman is none other than the owner of this supermarket...