November 16, 2021
Alibaba saw record gross merchandise volume at this year’s 11.11, but the growth rate was slower than in the past. This may indicate that the festival has become so big that the growth rates will begin to decline. In addition, this year’s 11.11 was the first after the government’s crackdown on tech companies, and the festival is now up against more competition from the number of livestreaming and social-media platforms (such as Kuaishou, Douyin and Pinduoduo) that offer heavy discounts on products all year long.
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