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El dilluns 25 de novembre és el dia Internacional per a l'eliminació de la violència contra les dones, i per això a Núvol iniciem una sèrie d'articles sobre la violència exercida contra les dones. El primer article que recomanem llegir és el de Lara Bedmar, No són monstres, són persones. L'autora en fa referència al pòdcast.Continuem parlant de violència amb l'article d'Elsa Compte on fa una reflexió a partir del nou recull de contes medievals que publica l'editorial Barcino: La comtessa fidel i altres amors tèrbols de l'edat mitjana. L'autora ens explica com faria ella la interpretació feminista del text.Jaume Forés ha escrit Cap a un Pla Nacional de les Arts a l'Educació on resumeix el seu pas pel 2n Fòrum de les Arts a l'Educació organitzat pel CoNCA. Al Collita pròpia ens fa cinc cèntims de què es va dir sobre la introducció de les arts en l'educació.Seguint la recomanació de Forés, passem al teatre amb Oriol Puig Taulé, que aquesta setmana ha escrit Les màquines de parlar, que ens recomana veure Verbagàlia a la Sala Atrium. Es tracta de dos monòlegs de Víctor Català que mai s'havien representat professionalment. A l'espisodi ens explica tres motius pels quals hem de veure-la i de pas ens recomana un article de Núvol.També us recomanem llegir Les illes obstinades, un article de Bernat Puigtobella on repassa els millors viatges literaris del moment amb les illes com a protagonistes, com La ruta blava, de Sagarra, un llibre d'una gran sensualitat, com apunta Puigtobella, i que enguany ha recuperat Club Editor amb edició de Narcís Garolera.També aquesta setmana Sofia Vilella ha parlat amb Maria Guasch, que publica Les petites vampires una novel·la amb clares traces gòtiques que explora l'estrany procés de fer-se gran. Hem preguntat a Guasch per què recomana aquesta novel·la, com diu ella, que és gòtica i tenyida de quotidianitat.Seguint la recomanació de l'autora parlem de l'article de Jaume Salvanyà, tècnic lingüística de TV3. I Joan Burdeus ha escrit La promesa irresistible d'eficiència.Recuperem la veu de Marta Pontnou i els seus articles d'opinió, ja que fa dies publicava L'11 de l'11: el Singles Day. El que pot semblar un dia de celebració per a tothom ella creu que es tracta d'una excusa que encara potencia més les desigualtats entre homes i dones solters. Ens ho explica.Sabies que són deu les novel·les que opten a guanyar el Premi Òmnium a la Millor Novel·la de l'Any 2024? El premi disposa d'una dotació de 20.000 euros per a l'autor o autora guardonada. Al llarg del mes de desembre s'anunciarà la terna de finalistes. Les trobaràs a Les deu novel·les de l'any.

De Europese Centrale Bank windt er geen doekjes om: de Eurozone heeft alles in huis om blindelings een nieuwe schuldencrisis in te wandelen. Magere groei, politieke en geopolitieke onzekerheid, en overheden die niet weten wat het woord bezuinigen echt betekent. Je hoort of er überhaupt nog een manier is om onder die crisis uit te komen, en wat jij er als belegger van merkt en gaat merken.  Ook bij Target is het crisis. Beleggers laten de Amerikaanse winkelketen als een baksteen vallen, omdat consumenten dat ook blijken te doen. Target verlaagde de prijzen van meer dan 10.000 producten dit jaar, maar daar kregen ze nauwelijks iets voor terug. Want de groei in verkopen kwam ver onder de verwachting uit. En Apple heeft de eerste nederlaag van de feestdagen al te verwerken gekregen. Bij het Chinese Singles' Day verloor het flink marktaandeel van concurrent Huawei. De verkopen van iPhones viel dik tegen, want ten opzichte van Singles' Day vorig jaar werden er zelfs dubbelcijferige percentages minder toestellen verkocht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Europese Centrale Bank windt er geen doekjes om: de Eurozone heeft alles in huis om blindelings een nieuwe schuldencrisis in te wandelen. Magere groei, politieke en geopolitieke onzekerheid, en overheden die niet weten wat het woord bezuinigen echt betekent. Je hoort of er überhaupt nog een manier is om onder die crisis uit te komen, en wat jij er als belegger van merkt en gaat merken.  Ook bij Target is het crisis. Beleggers laten de Amerikaanse winkelketen als een baksteen vallen, omdat consumenten dat ook blijken te doen. Target verlaagde de prijzen van meer dan 10.000 producten dit jaar, maar daar kregen ze nauwelijks iets voor terug. Want de groei in verkopen kwam ver onder de verwachting uit. En Apple heeft de eerste nederlaag van de feestdagen al te verwerken gekregen. Bij het Chinese Singles' Day verloor het flink marktaandeel van concurrent Huawei. De verkopen van iPhones viel dik tegen, want ten opzichte van Singles' Day vorig jaar werden er zelfs dubbelcijferige percentages minder toestellen verkocht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Cissy Zhou about how Chinese e-commerce platforms have spent big money to tap overseas markets for this year's Singles Day shopping festival as online sales growth in China hits a bottleneck. But has the revamped event bore fruit? Check out Cissy's featured story, and register for our weekly ⁠#techAsia newsletter here⁠. ⁠Find more of our tech coverage here⁠. And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, ⁠please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here⁠. We also have an announcement about a free webinar. How will Donald Trump's return as U.S. president affect the global chip industry and the tech supply chain? Please join us on Nov. 28 for a webinar with Chris Miller, author of "Chip War," Yeo Han-koo, former trade minister of South Korea, and our own chief tech correspondent Cheng Ting-Fang as we delve into this ever-changing industry. Register here and be sure to submit your questions for the panel ahead of time.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Hearts: Love Blossoms on Singles' Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2024-11-14-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个凉爽的秋日里，医院的大厅里人来人往，满地的落叶随着大门的开合而舞动。En: On this cool autumn day, the hospital lobby was bustling with people, and fallen leaves danced in the breeze created by the opening and closing of the front doors.Zh: 医院的礼品店在大厅一角，散发着温暖的灯光，那里的鲜花仿佛带着自然的气息，为繁忙的氛围带来了一丝宁静。En: The hospital gift shop, located in a corner of the lobby, emitted a warm glow, and the flowers there seemed to carry a natural fragrance, bringing a touch of tranquility to the busy atmosphere.Zh: 这一天是“光棍节”，讲的是单身人的日子。En: Today was "Guanggunjie," known as Singles' Day.Zh: 在这个特殊的日子里，丽芬站在礼品店的花架前，凝视着那些五颜六色的花束，心里想着自己多年未有的假日连结。En: On this special day, Li Fen stood in front of the flower rack in the gift shop, gazing at the colorful bouquets, thinking about the holiday connections she hadn't had for many years.Zh: 她是个勤奋的护士，常常面带微笑，但内心却时常感到孤独。En: She was a diligent nurse, often smiling, but she frequently felt lonely inside.Zh: 店里的明老板是个乐观、善解人意的花店店主，他总能从人的眼中看出心底的秘密。En: The shop's owner, Ming, was an optimistic and empathetic florist who could always see the secrets hidden deep within people's eyes.Zh: 丽芬对自己说，买一束花吧，是时候对自己好一点。En: Li Fen told herself to buy a bouquet of flowers; it was time to be kind to herself.Zh: 虽说是送给自己的，但心里却充满了希望，盼望有人能注意到她的孤寂。En: Although it was a gift for herself, her heart was full of hope, wishing that someone would notice her solitude.Zh: 此时，月默默地走过来，从远处关注着丽芬。En: At this moment, Yue quietly approached, observing Li Fen from a distance.Zh: 他常常来医院照顾生病的长辈，也常常看见丽芬忙碌的身影，对她心生倾慕。En: He often came to the hospital to care for his sick elder and frequently saw Li Fen's busy figure, developing an admiration for her.Zh: 但他不敢表达自己的心意，害怕打扰她的生活。En: However, he was afraid to express his feelings, fearing he might disturb her life.Zh: 明在一旁悄悄地说：“丽芬，今天买花的人真多。En: From the side, Ming whispered, "Li Fen, there are so many people buying flowers today.Zh: 你看，月今天也来了。En: Look, Yue is here too."Zh: ”丽芬循声望去，这才注意到月的存在。En: Li Fen followed the sound and finally noticed Yue's presence.Zh: 月正微笑着看着她，眼里满是暖意。En: Yue was smiling at her, his eyes filled with warmth.Zh: 丽芬心里一暖，她终于鼓起勇气，轻轻对自己说，是时候打开自己。En: Li Fen felt a warmth in her heart, and she finally summoned the courage to gently tell herself it was time to open up.Zh: 于是，月走过来，用略显紧张的声音问：“丽芬，要不要一起喝杯茶？En: So, Yue walked over and asked in a slightly nervous voice, "Li Fen, would you like to have a cup of tea together?"Zh: ” 丽芬微笑起来，点点头。En: Li Fen smiled and nodded.Zh: 两人走到医院楼下的小茶馆，使得以前只是擦肩而过的关系有了新的开始。En: The two of them went to a small teahouse downstairs, turning a relationship that had previously been limited to passing by each other into a new beginning.Zh: 从那天起，丽芬不再拒人于千里之外。En: From that day on, Li Fen no longer kept others at a distance.Zh: 她学会了表达自己，坦诚接受他人的关心。En: She learned to express herself and openly accept others' care.Zh: 这一刻，她感受到了一种新鲜的欢愉，就像初秋的风，轻轻吹拂着，心中隐隐的期待终于有了结果。En: In that moment, she felt a fresh joy, like the early autumn wind gently brushing against her, as the hidden expectations in her heart finally came to fruition.Zh: 而医院外的银杏树叶，在这个秋日里，静静地飘落。En: And outside the hospital, the ginkgo leaves quietly fell on this autumn day. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 人来人往lobby: 大厅fragrance: 气息tranquility: 宁静diligent: 勤奋solitude: 孤独empathetic: 善解人意florist: 花店店主bouquet: 花束admiration: 倾慕whispered: 悄悄地说presence: 存在summoned: 鼓起slightly: 略显nervous: 紧张teahouse: 茶馆expectations: 期待fruition: 结果gaze: 凝视flower rack: 花架connection: 连结optimistic: 乐观care: 关心reveal: 揭示fresh: 新鲜approach: 走过来observe: 关注elder: 长辈rooted: 植根于gait: 步伐

In this episode of The Negotiation, Todd Embley speaks with Jacob Cooke, co-founder and CEO of WPIC Marketing and Technologies, about the recent Singles Day shopping festival in China. They discuss the evolution of Singles Day, its performance in 2024, innovations in e-commerce, logistics challenges, and the competitive landscape of e-commerce platforms in China. Jacob shares insights on consumer behavior, marketing strategies, and the future of sales events in the region.TakeawaysSingles Day has evolved into a major shopping festival.2024 saw a 16% increase in sales compared to last year.Collectibles and premium products gained popularity this year.Alibaba made significant changes to support brands.China's e-commerce relies heavily on direct bank payments, not credit cards.Logistics during Singles Day has improved with a multi-day approach.Alibaba and JD dominate the Singles Day market.Consumer behavior is shifting towards higher-quality products.Future sales events include 12-12 and Women's Day in March.The competitive landscape is adapting with innovative strategies. 

This year's Singles' Day was said to be the biggest yet, as financial data from China's e-commerce giants showed strong sales growth. Independent tracker Syntun estimated that transactions across all platforms in the weeks leading up to November 11th rose by nearly 27%. So, has consumer sentiment improved, or are people just waiting for this once-a-year discount? We review the data with Catherine Lim, Senior Industry Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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Black Friday, Singles Day, Cyber Monday... Bij alle acties kan je nog wel eens het gevoel krijgen dat je een dief van je eigen portemonnee bent als je het niet koopt. Joyce Donat van de Consumentenbond waarschuwt consumenten voor die verkooppraatjes. Tegen De Telegraaf zegt zij: "Zelfs als je goed bent voorbereid is bewezen dat de term 'aanbieding' iets in onze hersenen doet." Maar is dat ook zo?

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Chinese consumers have exhibited robust purchasing power for high-quality and intelligent products containing innovative technologies during the Singles Day shopping extravaganza.在“双十一”购物狂欢节期间，中国消费者对包含创新技术的高品质和智能产品表现出强劲购买力。Experts said this has played a vital role in promoting the recovery of consumption and shoring up economic growth in the country.专家表示，这对促进国内消费复苏和支撑经济增长起到了重要作用。Major Chinese e-commerce platforms have extended the promotional period, and adopted a simple and more pragmatic approach by canceling presale campaigns this year.中国的主要电商平台都延长了促销期，并采取简单务实的做法，取消了今年的预售活动。Instead, direct price cuts have become the preferred strategy to attract price-conscious customers and bolster sales during China's biggest online shopping event. 直接降价反而成为吸引价格敏感型顾客的首选策略，在中国最大的网购活动期间助力促售。Experts also said that unlike in the past, when record-smashing gross merchandise volume, or GMV, through discount-led sales had come to characterize the 11-11 or Double Eleven promotional campaign, chasing high GMV is no longer the focus now.专家们还表示，以往通过折扣带动销售来创造破纪录的商品交易总额（GMV）是双十一促销活动的特点，而现在，追求高GMV已不再是重点。Chinese shoppers are becoming more rational and carefully reviewing their needs, with an emphasis on the quality and value of commodities, they added.专家补充，中国购物者变得更加理性，他们会仔细思考自己的需求，注重商品的质量和价值。Data from Tmall, Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group's business-to-customer platform, showed that in the first four hours after the shopping carnival officially kicked off at 8 pm on Oct 21, 174 brands saw their sales surpass 100 million yuan ($14 million).中国科技巨头阿里巴巴集团旗下B2C平台天猫的数据显示，在“双十一”于10月21日晚8点正式拉开帷幕后的四个小时内，有174个品牌的销售额超过了1亿元人民币（约1400万美元）。During this period, the turnover of more than 12,000 brands surged over 100 percent year-on-year and the sales of nearly 6,000 brands skyrocketed more than 500 percent compared with the same period last year.在此期间，12000多个品牌的营业额同比增长超过100%，近6000个品牌的销售额同比增长超过500%。The transaction volume of Apple Inc's products on Tmall exceeded 1 billion yuan within five minutes, while sales of domestic smartphone brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi and Vivo all surpassed 100 million yuan in the first four hours of the promotional event, according to Tmall.天猫数据显示，苹果公司产品在天猫上的交易额5分钟内就突破10亿元，而华为、小米、vivo等国产智能手机品牌在促销活动的前4个小时内销售额均突破1亿元。Consumers preferred to snap up bargains via livestreaming on e-commerce platforms, with sales from some top-tier livestreamers on Taobao Live, Alibaba's livestreaming arm, surpassing 100 million yuan within a short period.消费者更喜欢通过电商平台上的直播抢购特价商品，阿里巴巴旗下直播平台淘宝直播上一些头部主播直播间的销售额在短时间内就突破了1亿元。JD, another major Chinese e-commerce player, has launched a subsidy campaign worth 10 billion yuan, and given discounts for commodities included in the consumer goods trade-in program, such as home appliances and computers. It has also stepped up efforts to upgrade supply chains and logistics services.中国另一家大型电商平台京东推出了价值100亿元的补贴活动，并为家电、电脑等以旧换新计划中的商品提供折扣。京东还加大力度升级供应链和物流服务。JD said it recorded a double-digit year-on-year growth in transaction volume, orders, and user numbers between 8 pm on Oct 14, when its promotional gala opened, and 9 pm on Oct 31.京东称，从10月14日晚8点促销活动开始至10月31日晚9点，其交易量、订单数和用户数量均实现了两位数的同比增长。More than 16,000 brands saw their sales surge over threefold year-on-year, while the number of brands exceeding 100 million yuan in turnover increased over 400 percent compared with the same period last year. More than 17,000 merchants witnessed their order volumes soar over five times from a year earlier.16000多个品牌的销售额同比增长超过3倍，营业额超过1亿元的品牌数量同比增长超过400%。17000多家商户的订单量比去年同期激增5倍多。New users who bought apparel and cosmetics via JD's online marketplaces skyrocketed over 140 percent year-on-year, while JD's livestreaming channel saw a 245 percent year-on-year increase in order volumes.通过京东网上商城购买服装和化妆品的新用户同比激增超过140%，而京东直播频道的订单量同比增长245%。Consumer electronic devices witnessed robust growth during the shopping extravaganza.电子设备消费在购物节期间实现了强劲增长。The transaction volume of gaming laptops rose 120 percent year-on-year during the shopping spree, and AI smartphones and 4K projectors experienced 100 percent growth in turnover, while the sales of AI learning devices and 3D printers surged over 10 times from the same period last year, JD said.京东表示，“双十一”期间，游戏笔记本电脑的成交量同比增长120%，AI智能手机和4K投影仪的成交量增长100%，AI学习设备和3D打印机的销售量比去年同期激增10倍以上。Furthermore, a series of products that represent scientific and technological innovations achieved by Chinese enterprises have been made available on e-commerce platform Taobao. These products cover fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, new energy and quantum technology. 此外，代表中国企业科技创新成果的一系列产品已在电商平台淘宝上进行销售。这些产品涵盖信息技术、人工智能、航空航天、新能源和量子技术等领域。For example, consumers can directly purchase the country's independently developed AS700 civil manned airship and enjoy discounts. The airship can be used for sightseeing, emergency rescue and geophysical exploration of the skies, among other things.例如，消费者可以直接购买中国自主研发的AS700民用载人飞艇，并享受折扣优惠。该飞艇可用于观光旅游、紧急救援和天空地球物理勘探等。The Double Eleven festival was just a 24-hour event on Nov 11 when it was unveiled by Alibaba in 2009, but has stretched into a weekslong shopping spree lasting from mid-October to mid-November this year. Online retailers initiated the promotional event one week earlier this year than previously.阿里巴巴在2009年推出“双十一”活动时，该购物节还只是一个在11月11日举行的24小时活动，但今年的“双十一”已发展成从10月中旬持续到11月中旬的长达数周的购物狂欢节。与以往相比，今年的促销活动提前了一周。"Consumption has become the main driving force boosting China's economic growth, and the Singles Day shopping carnival is pivotal to unleashing consumers' purchasing potential, bolstering domestic demand and promoting consumption recovery," said Wang Yun, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research.中国宏观经济研究院研究员王蕴表示：“消费已成为拉动中国经济增长的主要动力，‘双十一'购物狂欢节对于释放消费者购买潜力、拉动内需、促进消费复苏具有举足轻重的作用。”More stimulus policies are needed to stabilize and expand employment, improve household incomes, and boost people's ability and willingness to spend, so as to further perk up consumption, Wang added.王蕴补充，需要更多的刺激政策来稳定和扩大就业，提高家庭收入，增强人们的消费能力和意愿，从而进一步刺激消费。China's retail sales, a significant indicator of consumption strength, rose 3.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of this year, said the National Bureau of Statistics. Online sales remained a bright spot, rising 8.6 percent year-on-year during the January-September period. 国家统计局数据显示，作为衡量消费实力的重要指标，今年前三季度，中国社会消费品零售总额同比增长3.3%，线上消费仍是一大亮点，网上零售额1-9月同比增长8.6%。Based on a survey by global consulting firm AlixPartners in early October, consumers still view Singles Day as the most important shopping festival. Most consumers are likely to maintain their spending levels from the previous year, with 25 percent of interviewed shoppers saying that there would be an increase in their overall spending, the consultancy said.根据全球咨询公司艾睿铂10月初的一项调查，消费者仍将“双十一”视为最重要的购物节。咨询公司称，大多数消费者可能会保持去年的消费水平，25%的受访购物者表示他们的总体消费会有所增加。Most of the increased spending based on the survey would be in apparel, daily necessities and cosmetics. Consumers are likely to remain sensible in their spending given the current economic backdrop, it added.根据调查，大部分增加的支出将用于服装、日用品和化妆品。该调查补充，在当前的经济背景下，消费者可能会保持理性消费。Online retailers have made promotional methods simpler this time, with a key focus on improving user experience and seeking high-quality and long-term growth, as Chinese consumers are more prudent and rational about potential purchases, said Jason Yu, managing director and vice-executive president of CTR Media Convergence Institute.央视市场研究（CTR）总经理、CTR媒体融合研究院执行副院长虞坚认为，随着中国消费者对潜在购买行为更加谨慎和理性，网络零售商此次将促销方式变得更加简单，重点放在提升用户体验、寻求高质量和长期增长上。Yu said retailers hope to roll out new products to attract consumers and build brand image during the shopping spree.虞坚表示，网络零售商希望在购物热潮中推出新产品来吸引消费者，并树立品牌形象。High-quality and intelligent commodities are crucial for stimulating the purchasing appetite of consumers and unleashing new consumption potential, he said.他说，高品质、智能化的商品对于刺激消费者的购买欲、释放新的消费潜力至关重要。"A series of pro-consumption policies, such as the consumer goods trade-in program, have played a significant role in bolstering the sales of consumer electronic products and household appliances on major online marketplaces," Yu added. 虞坚补充：“消费品以旧换新等一系列有利于消费的政策，对促进电子消费品和家用电器在主要线上市场的销售发挥了重要作用。”Meanwhile, Taobao and Tmall have officially integrated JD's logistics during this year's shopping carnival as sellers on these platforms can choose JD Logistics as the delivery method. JD has accepted the mobile payment option from Alipay, which is operated by financial technology company Ant Group.与此同时，淘宝和天猫在今年“双十一”期间正式整合了京东物流，这些平台上的卖家可以选择京东物流作为配送方式。京东已接入由金融科技公司蚂蚁集团运营的支付宝提供的移动支付方式。Industry insiders said these moves signify a key step in breaking down barriers between the two leading internet companies, enhancing interconnectivity of different platforms, and elevating the online shopping experience of users.业内人士表示，这些举措标志着两家先进互联网公司在打破壁垒、加强不同平台互联互通、提升用户在线购物体验方面迈出了关键一步。Mo Daiqing, a senior analyst at the Internet Economy Institute, a domestic consultancy, said major e-commerce platforms have ramped up efforts to offer steep discounts and shopping subsidies as well as simplify promotion methods during the prolonged shopping carnival to rev up sales.网经社电子商务研究中心高级分析师莫岱青表示，各大电商平台已加大力度，在持续很久的购物狂欢节期间提供大幅折扣和购物补贴，并简化促销方式，以刺激销售。"The policy measures to encourage trade-ins of consumer goods have not only stimulated consumers' desire to purchase, but also bolstered the sales and upgrades of household appliances, and propelled the popularity of green and energy-saving products," Mo said.“消费品以旧换新的政策措施不仅刺激了消费者的购买欲望，还促进了家电产品的销售和升级换代，推动了绿色节能产品的普及。”莫岱青说。She noted that Chinese consumers have become more value-conscious and are paying more attention to the quality and cost-effectiveness of commodities. Mo also emphasized that online retailers should launch new products and upgrade supply chains to attract a new breed of young shoppers.她指出，中国消费者变得更加注重价值，更加关注商品的质量和成本效益。莫岱青还强调，线上零售商应推出新产品并升级供应链，以吸引新一代年轻购物者。It is noteworthy that generative artificial intelligence technology has witnessed a ramp-up in China's retail industry during this year's 11-11 promotion.值得注意的是，在今年的“双十一”促销活动中，生成式人工智能技术在中国零售业迎来了爆发期。According to a report from consultancy Bain & Company, Chinese retail players are investing in generative AI to boost sales and Singles Day could be the perfect opportunity.根据贝恩咨询公司的一份报告，中国零售商正在投资发展生成式人工智能技术，以期拉动销售额，今年的“双十一”成为生成式AI大显身手的好机会。The report said 52 percent of the surveyed merchants have used at least one generative AI-enabled tool. More than half of them have used generative AI-powered customer service chatbot tools, while about one in three have used AI to generate content. The survey interviewed over 500 merchants trading on China's major e-commerce platforms.报告称，52%的商家使用过至少一种生成式AI工具，其中超过50%的商家使用过AI智能客服机器人，还有约1/3的商家利用AI生成内容。这项调查访问了中国主要电子商务平台上的500多家商户。It stated that the era of high double-digit increases in the GMV during the Singles Day shopping spree has come to an end, forcing retailers to focus more on sustainable growth, profitability and customer loyalty, rather than a win-at-all-costs obsession with the top line amid current economic headwinds.该报告指出，“双十一”期间GMV以两位数高速增长的时代已经结束，这迫使零售商更加关注可持续增长、盈利能力和客户忠诚度，而不是在当前的经济逆风中一味追求最高利润。Kelly Liu, partner at Bain & Company's Greater China retail and performance improvement practices, said AI's increasing prominence across Chinese retail sector offers a timely boost to a maturing industry that is facing challenges such as slower retail sales growth.贝恩公司全球合伙人、大中华区零售和绩效提升业务领导团队成员刘洋表示，人工智能在中国零售业的影响力和作用与日俱增，这为面临零售销售增长放缓等挑战的成熟行业提供了及时的推动力。Generative AI gives Chinese retailers access to a powerful tool for increasing sales and lowering cost, Liu said.刘洋认为，生成式人工智能为中国零售商提供了促进降本增效的强大工具。"It is vital that Chinese retailers deepen their customer engagement. AI tools can energize customer retention efforts, enabling e-commerce players to hyper-personalize their engagement with consumers and create bespoke shopping experiences for them," said James Yang, head of Bain & Company's Greater China retail practice.贝恩公司大中华区零售业务主席杨大坤表示，“中国零售商必须加强与顾客的互动。AI工具可以优化顾客挽留措施，帮助电商平台打造高度个性化的顾客互动方式，为顾客带来量身定制的购物体验。”Chinese retailers need to transition faster from AI experimentation to deployment at scale. The retailers that master generative AI in three key areas — deepening customer engagement, turbo-charging productivity and cost savings, and finding new growth beyond trade — could build a lasting strategic advantage, according to the report.中国零售商需要加快从AI实验过渡到大规模部署的步伐。报告指出，零售商如果能掌握生成式AI技术，并利用其成功强化顾客经营、推动降本增效、找到新增长点，就能建立长久的战略优势。Singles Day shopping extravaganza“双十一”购物狂欢节price-conscious customers价格敏感型顾客appareln. 服装gross merchandise volume商品交易总额

Zur Singles Day bekommt ihr bei Freenet einen 35-GB-Tarif im 5G-Netz der Telekom für nur 14,99 Euro im Monat. Das Angebot gilt jedoch nur wenige Tage.

Heute ist Singles Day 2024, ein Schnäppchen-Event aus China, das sich auch hierzulande immer größerer Beliebtheit erfreut. Auch in diesem Jahr sind Amazon, MediaMarkt, Saturn, Lidl und weitere Händler mit dabei. Wir haben für euch die wichtigsten Infos und die besten Angebote zusammengestellt, die ihr nicht verpassen solltet.

Vrijgezellen: Ze hebben vrijheid en minder verantwoordelijkheden. Of ze zijn zielig en zitten als laatste in een kroeg, wachtend op die ene persoon op het op witte paard? Op deze Singles Day praten we over de vooroordelen over singles en over onze maatschappij: Er zijn steeds meer singles, maar is de samenleving daar ook op ingericht? Te gast is Lizzy van Hees, van de podcast 'Steeds meer singles'. De perfecte gast voor vandaag, van voor haar podcast dook Lizzy in alle onderzoeken, cijfers, boeken en artikelen over singles. Ook staat ze via haar luisteraars in contact met een hele grote groep singles in Nederland. 

Zum Singles Day 2024 hat sich Dyson was Besonderes einfallen lassen und ihr habt die Gelegenheit, viele Dyson-Produkte zu Rabatten zu ergattern. Wir haben die besten Angebote für euch zusammengestellt!

Zur Singles Day bekommt ihr bei Freenet einen 35-GB-Tarif im 5G-Netz der Telekom für nur 14,99 Euro im Monat. Das Angebot gilt jedoch nur wenige Tage.

Heute ist Singles Day 2024, ein Schnäppchen-Event aus China, das sich auch hierzulande immer größerer Beliebtheit erfreut. Auch in diesem Jahr sind Amazon, MediaMarkt, Saturn, Lidl und weitere Händler mit dabei. Wir haben für euch die wichtigsten Infos und die besten Angebote zusammengestellt, die ihr nicht verpassen solltet.

Schon in wenigen Wochen findet mit dem Black Friday bei Amazon und anderen Händlern das größte Shopping-Event des Jahres statt. Aber auch am Singles Day und am Cyber Monday gibt es erfahrungsgemäß tolle Angebote. Welche Termine man sich merken sollte und welche Deals sich jetzt schon lohnen, erfahrt ihr hier.

Bald es so weit: In weniger als zwei Wochen startet der Singles Day 2024. Dabei handelt es sich um ein Schnäppchen-Event aus China, der sich auch hierzulande immer größerer Beliebtheit erfreut. Auch dieses Jahr sind wieder Amazon, MediaMarkt, Saturn, Lidl und viele andere Händler mit dabei. Wir haben die wichtigsten Infos und die besten Deals, bei denen ihr jetzt bereits zuschlagen könnt, für euch zusammengestellt.

Im November findet mit dem Black Friday bei Amazon und anderen Händlern das größte Shopping-Event des Jahres statt. Aber auch am Singles Day und am Cyber Monday gibt es erfahrungsgemäß tolle Angebote. Welche Termine ihr euch merken solltet und welche Deals sich jetzt schon lohnen, erfahrt ihr hier.

Im November erwartet euch mit dem Black Friday bei Amazon und anderen Händlern das größte Shopping-Event des Jahres. Doch auch am Singles Day und am Cyber Monday gibt es erfahrungsgemäß großartige Angebote. Welche Termine ihr euch merken solltet und welche Deals sich jetzt schon lohnen, erfahrt ihr hier.

Im November erwartet euch mit dem Black Friday bei Amazon und anderen Händlern das größte Shopping-Event des Jahres. Doch auch am Singles Day und am Cyber Monday gibt es erfahrungsgemäß großartige Angebote. Welche Termine ihr euch merken solltet und welche Deals sich jetzt schon lohnen, erfahrt ihr hier.

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news that while officials cut policy interest rates, markets are bidding up benchmark bond rates.But first, there was another aggressive fall in the level of American mortgage applications last week, down almost -7% from the prior week, and extending the -17% plunge from that earlier period. But they are +3% higher than year-ago levels. Mortgage interest rates have been rising although they held last week at 6.73%. But they are still well down on the year-ago 7.16% level.Perhaps the fall in mortgage applications is due to the weak state of their housing demand. Existing-home sales fell -1.0% in September from August to an annual rate of 3.84 mln. That is a -3.5% dip from one year ago. And they are on track for their worst year since 1995. American money isn't 'invested' in housing, it is in financial markets.There was a well-supported US Treasury 20 year bond auction earlier today which delivered a median yield of 4.53%. But that was an outsized hike from the 3.97% at the prior equivalent event only one month ago.The US Fed released its October Beige Book review of the surveys in all its districts and it was unremarkable, only finding modest improvements.American petrol prices keep on easing at the pump, now -11.1% lower than year-ago levels.And as widely anticipated, Canada cut its official interest rate by -50 bps to 3.75% overnight. They signaled that they will continue to chop the rate should their economy develop as expected. The decision increased the pace of rate cuts following three -25 bps reductions, and this aligns with their recent sharp slowdown in Canadian inflation. Some expect another -50 bps cut at their December meeting.Singapore's core inflation rate rose again but only to 2.8%. This central bank version is different to the normal CPI because it is the one most influential on their rate settings.Taiwanese retail sales were up +3.2% in the year to September. And their industrial production was up +12.1% on the same basis.In China, it is still a long way off, but the retail event known as "Singles Day, or "11-11" (November 11) has kicked off early promotions and by some [official] reports is building momentum. It is a world-scale retail event, probably larger than "Black Friday" in the US and elsewhere.And staying in China, they are raising petrol prices again, their ninth rise of 2024. They blame "rising crude oil prices" which is a bit of a reach given they have fallen -13.3% over the past year.Consumer confidence in the Euro Area improved in October to its highest since February 2022. This was as expected. However, it remains negative but has now risen back to its long-term average for the first time in 32 months.The UST 10yr yield is now at just on 4.25% and up +5 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$2720/oz and down -US$22 from yesterday.Oil prices are -US$1.50 lower at just on US$70.50/bbl in the US while the international Brent price is now just over US$74.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar starts today at 60 USc and down -40 bps from this time yesterday. Against the Aussie we are unchanged at 90.5 AUc. Against the euro we are back down -20 bps at 55.7 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 69, down -10 bps from yesterday at this time.The bitcoin price starts today at US$65,928 and down -1.5% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just under +/- 1.5%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Peak season is just around the corner. With Prime Day, Singles Day, Black Friday and Christmas later on. We invited Nabil Malouli, who heads up eCommerce at the one of the world's largest logistics companies, DHL, to better understand how the best companies in FMCG and Retail are preparing for the an upcoming peak season with many topics on the table: inflation, post-covid, excess inventories… and more. Here are some of the discussion points in this conversation: How best in class companies are preparing for covid Must-do's ahead of peak season Learnings from the past The role of current disruptions Excess inventories Covid seasonality effect

Im November steht mit dem Black Friday bei Amazon und zahlreichen anderen Händlern erneut das größte Shopping-Event des Jahres bevor. Aber auch der Singles Day und der Cyber Monday bieten erfahrungsgemäß die besten Angebote des Jahres. Welche Termine ihr euch dafür im Kalender markieren solltet, erfahrt ihr hier. Zudem gibt es eine Auswahl an Deals, bei denen ihr schon jetzt zuschlagen könnt.

Dave joins the podcast today to talk about Prime Day 2024; what their early sales look like, whether Chinese Marketplaces are going to start more shopping holidays, and why this might be the worst Prime Day so far.   Today's episode is sponsored by Clearco, a company that provides ecommerce businesses with working capital to fund inventory, marketing, shipping and logistics, and more! Check them out today!    Prime Day 2024 has been nowhere close to what we've seen in sales the year before.    Now these might be niche and brand specific, but it's worth pointing out that maybe this year hasn't been as great as last year, where we saw 2.5x to 3x the number of sales.    From a mixture of the early results and an overall negative perception of the shopping holiday, here's why Dave and I think this might be one of the worst Prime Days since its inception.    Big Takeaways Prime Day sales boosts might not be felt by everyone - it could vary depending on brand and niche. If you aren't trying to spread brand awareness, it might not be worth it to sell your products at a loss. Chinese competitors like Temu and Shein might start to challenge Amazon's dominance on Prime Day and create their own shopping holidays in the US.   Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor 02:17 - Early Results of Prime Day 02:39 - Feelings about Prime Day 04:17 - Why this might be the worst Prime Day 06:32 - Pent-up demand and scouting orders the day before 09:57 - The Negative Perception Around Prime Day 12:41 - Will chinese competitors hop on the same trend? 14:17 - Predictions: More shopping holidays are coming 18:10 - Casual stories with Mike and Dave   As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, reach out to us at support@ecomcrew.com if you're interested.    Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. If you have any questions, send us an email at support@ecomcrew.com. We'd love to help you in any way we can.    Thanks for listening!   Until next time, happy selling!

In this episode, we are joined by Sr. Director of Professional Services Ben Robins live from Stackline's EMEA Ecommerce Summit in Shoreditch, London. In an omnichannel world where FMCG brands are struggling to engage, attract and loyalize consumers, in this conversation you'll hear how this AI-Enabled Retail Intelligence and Activation Platform is supporting over 7,000 in navigating this journey. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7T-40jLOhDQ  Topics covered: Key Challenges FMCG Brands have when approaching commerce Why the Digital Shelf has become crucial for brands How to effectively engage with AI Key trends in Consumer Goods commerce Data: how to manage it to later get effective outcomes The Loyalty issue: why so few consumers remain repeat purchase and what to do about it Mapping consumer engagement points Approaching cyber holidays such as Prime Day, Singles Day or Black Friday  More: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/ Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

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Despite the tepid growth reported by China's major internet companies, online discounter PDD Holdings, the parent company of e-commerce platform Pinduoduo, beat third-quarter revenue forecasts as it continued to capture more value-conscious Chinese consumers.In addition, its cross-border online marketplace Temu has witnessed a surge in popularity among overseas shoppers, experts said.Pointing out that the country's consumer market is gradually recovering and showcasing immense growth potential and resilience, they said that Chinese online retailers should build up flexible supply chain systems and provide cost-effective shopping experiences for consumers by leveraging innovative digital technologies.PDD Holdings' growth in the domestic market has outstripped that of competitors such as Alibaba Group Holding and JD, which can be largely attributed to the deep discounts rolled out before the Singles Day shopping spree, industry insiders said. The shares of the United States-listed company soared 18.04 percent on Wednesday, taking its market value to $184.7 billion, close to Alibaba's $195.4 billion.PDD Holdings said on Tuesday night that its revenue jumped 93.9 percent year-on-year to 68.84 billion yuan ($9.7 billion) during the July-September period, while its net income attributable to ordinary shareholders reached 15.54 billion yuan in the third quarter, an increase of 47 percent year-on-year.Chen Lei, chairman and co-CEO of PDD Holdings, said in an earnings call with investors that with the introduction of a series of policies to spur consumption, the company is seeing robust demand. "We can see that consumption upgrades are not only about quality but also about price, and it is the balance of quality and price that consumers care about most," Chen said.The company's better-than-anticipated financial results can be partly attributed to the rising popularity of Temu, its cross-border e-commerce platform. Launched in the US in September last year, Temu offers discounted products shipped directly from China, and is now present in more than 40 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.Chen said PDD hopes to leverage the supply chain capacities it has accumulated over the past years to create a new channel that enables consumers from different countries and regions to directly purchase products from factories, providing more flexible and personalized supply chains and more cost-effective shopping experiences.He added that the company has also continued to invest in areas such as agricultural and supply chain technology, and core research and development capabilities.PDD's surging revenue contrasts with the slowing growth of Chinese e-commerce giants including Alibaba and JD in the third quarter. Alibaba reported 9 percent year-on-year revenue growth to reach 224.79 billion yuan during the quarter, while the net revenue of JD increased 1.7 percent from a year ago.Seeing PDD's exceptional financial performance, Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba, said on an internal network of the company that he believes Alibaba will innovate in response. Ma congratulated PDD's efforts over the past few years, saying the era of artificial intelligence-powered e-commerce has just begun, which offers both an opportunity and a challenge for everyone.Mo Daiqing, a senior analyst at domestic consultancy Internet Economy Institute, said PDD Holdings' strong financial performance indicates improved consumer sentiment and the continuous recovery of China's consumption market.Mo said Chinese online retailers have ramped up efforts to offer steep discounts and adopted low-price strategies to obtain a new breed of users and improve user loyalty and repurchase rates. "The platform that can offer products at competitive prices, fast delivery and good shopping experience will gain an upper hand in this fierce competition," she added.Li Mingtao, head of the research institute at the China International Electronic Commerce Center, said, "As a new form of foreign trade, Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms represented by Temu can help establish a direct and definitive connection between manufacturers and consumers by applying advanced digital technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence."He added that manufacturers can better learn about and grasp the needs of consumers via these platforms, adjust production in a timely manner, and reduce inventory, which will be conducive to improving the competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing enterprises on the global stage.

Stocks logged their fourth-straight week of gains in a holiday-shortened session on Wall Street. Barry Knapp from Ironsides Macroeconomics and David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group weigh in on the rally and how long it can last. Analysts Brian Nagel and Olivia Tong share their retail shopping lists with top picks heading into the holiday season. Evercore's Amit Daryanani talks about reports that Apple's iPhone sales dropped during China's Singles Day sales event, and what that could mean for the holidays in the U.S. Plus the latest on the drama at OpenAI, the top transports to watch, the CSX derailment, and new developments in weight loss drugs.

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From Diwali to Singles Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, peak time has long been a key revenue raiser for businesses, as well as a strain on supply chains. While supply chain planning traditionally stretched from August to November, these days peak season looks a little different. Why is peak season changing so much? And, what can we expect for peak seasons to come?

In this episode of The Negotiation, we are delighted to feature Heidi Dugan, Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AustCham).  Heidi joins the show at a critical juncture in Australian-China relations. After several years of frosty ties, Canberra and Beijing are taking steps to normalize the bilateral relationship—most notably by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese making a state visit to China earlier in November. Heidi discusses the work AustCham did around the state visit and the China International Import Expo (CIIE), as well as the broader efforts they are making to improve Australian-China relations.  With relations warming, Heidi speaks about her optimism for better trade and investment between Australia and China. She pinpoints key growth sectors for Australian businesses in China, including health and wellness, education, and cosmetics.  Having lived in China for nearly 30 years, Heidi also shares her insights on why Chinese consumers think so highly of Australian consumer brands.  This is a fascinating conversation with one of the most prominent Australian business leaders in China.  Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      An introduction to the Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) in Shanghai.●      The crucial role of storytelling in brand development and investment in the Chinese market.●      Exploring growth opportunities in sectors such as medical equipment, health and wellness, education, and cosmetics in China.●      Insights into the sentiment among Australian business leaders towards China.●      A detailed look at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and Australia's involvement.●      The impact of Singles Day on Australian brands and the evolving maturity of the Chinese consumer market.

Chinese shoppers swarmed to e-commerce platforms and snapped up discounted items worth hundreds of billions of yuan during this year's Singles Day shopping extravaganza, pushing up the sales of domestic brands and premium goods.Experts said this indicates the enormous vitality and resilience of the country's consumer market.As China's biggest shopping event of the year, the Double 11, or 11-11, promotional gala, which began in late October and peaked on Saturday, has played a vital role in stimulating people's purchasing appetites and bolstering the recovery of consumption and economic growth, they added.Past Double 11 festivals were characterized by record-smashing gross merchandise volume, or GMV, through discount-led sales. However, chasing high GMV is no longer the focus, industry observers said, noting that Chinese shoppers are becoming more rational and carefully reviewing their needs, with an emphasis on quality and value.Tmall, Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group's business-to-customer platform, said that 402 brands, including 243 domestic ones, saw their sales surpass 100 million yuan ($13.7 million) from 8 pm on Oct 31 to midnight on Saturday. The turnover of 38,000 brands surged more than 100 percent year-on-year during this period.Neither Alibaba nor JD, another prominent e-commerce platform, disclosed specific GMV figures for this year's shopping spree. Alibaba said only that the scale of users and merchants registered "remarkable "growth, which drove the overall growth of order volume and GMV.JD said its transaction volume, order volume and user engagement "reached record highs". The sales of over 60 brands surpassed 1 billion yuan, and nearly 20,000 brands witnessed their turnover increase threefold year-on-year over the weekslong promotion gala.Young Chinese consumers increasingly opt for high-quality homegrown brands, with the spending from the post-1990s and post-2000s generations accounting for 62 percent of the total sales of domestic brands, it added.Moreover, turnover of high-end electronic devices surged on JD's online marketplaces, with foldable smartphones up 300 percent, digital cameras higher by 100 percent, and gaming laptops up 50 percent during the shopping spree."Consumption has become the main driving force boosting China's economic growth, and the Singles Day shopping festival is pivotal to unleashing consumers' purchasing potential and promoting the recovery of the economy," said Wang Yun, a researcher at the Academy of Macroeconomic Research affiliated with the National Development and Reform Commission.According to Wang, domestic brands, especially those featuring creative designs incorporating traditional Chinese elements, are gaining popularity among China's younger generations, who have a growing sense of national pride and confidence in Chinese culture.Added significanceThis year's Double 11 promotion has added significance, as it was the first since China optimized its COVID-19 response measures, Wang said, adding that the country's consumer market has gained growth momentum, with the overall growth rate expected to reach about 7 to 8 percent this year.Major e-commerce players emphasized low prices and made their promotion methods simpler during this year's Singles Day shopping carnival, with direct price cuts being a preferred strategy.Britton Russell, who leads the consumer and retail practice at global consulting company Alix-Partners' China division, said that"2023 marks the first post-pandemic Singles Day, where consumption returns to normal levels. We are seeing stronger sentiment and spending, evidenced by the 18 percent increase in total spending compared with 2022".While value-based shopping is nothing new, consumers are more prudent and knowledgeable about potential purchases than ever before, as they seek maximum value with every purchase, he said.Russell also emphasized that "rational consumption drives the search for quality rather than flashy promotion".Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, a market research provider, said that Chinese consumers were more value-conscious during this year's shopping spree. "They hope to buy cost-effective commodities, rather than just obtaining low-priced goods at the cost of quality."China's consumption market recovered in the first three quarters of this year. Retail sales, a significant indicator of consumption strength, grew 6.8 percent year-on-year during the January-September period, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.Chinese shoppers are also willing to devote their attention to more novel platforms that blur the boundaries between entertainment and retail, particularly in livestreaming e-commerce provided by short-video platforms such as Douyin and Kuaishou, a report from consultancy Bain& Co said.Reporter: Fan Feifei

With over 60 million users in the US and topping the app store charts for most downloaded shopping apps, TEMU and SHEIN are positioned to take serious share from every retailer from dollar stores to Dolce & Gabbana. In Omni Talk Retail's latest Five Insightful Minutes, Tomorrow's Jordan Berke breaks down why Singles Day and cross-border players like TEMU and SHEIN should be on the radar of US Retailers. Music by hooksounds.com

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In this week's Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: - Amazon calling it quits on its Amazon Style fashion store concept - Google's launch of discount search - Shein's $90 billion IPO valuation - IKEA pulling back its 5% loyalty discount - And DoorDash piloting a new warning to customers about bad service should they forgo tipping There's all that, plus Tomorrow's Jordan Berke gives us 5 Insightful Minutes on Singles Day, the right starting price point for human artifacts, Silent Doritos, and what we think Jeff Bezos most likely would buy himself as a housewarming gift. Music by hooksounds.com

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Nov 7th      Publish Date:  Nov 6th  Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Saturday, November 7th and Happy Birthday to MLB HOF Jim Kaat. ***JIM KAAT – 1965 WS Gm.5 Goes the Distance*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Cobb gives thanks to veterans Smyrna's 'Her-story' Outlined in Lecture 'We can't get caught up in the noise,' Cupid says at fundraiser All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: CU of GA  STORY 1: Cobb gives thanks to veterans East Cobb Park hosted the "Give Thanks" veteran appreciation celebration, organized by United Military Care and the Aviation History and Technology Center. The event aimed to foster appreciation for veterans from various conflicts and educate younger community members about the importance of Veterans Day. Veterans from Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq were present. Activities included live music, children's booklets about the military, scavenger hunts, and bounce houses designed like an aircraft carrier and a tank. An F-4 Phantom jet fighter cockpit simulator provided by the Aviation History and Technology Center allowed visitors to experience flying an aircraft using instruments. STORY 2: Smyrna's 'Her-story' Outlined in Lecture Local historians in Smyrna, Georgia, highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of women in the city's history. Women in the 19th and 20th centuries in Smyrna faced the "separate spheres philosophy," which limited their roles in society. Despite these constraints, women played significant roles in civic, educational, and philanthropic life. The historians shared stories of notable women, such as civic activist Lena Mae Green, Smyrna's first female mayor Lorena Pace Pruitt, and civil rights proponent Fanny Williams. A significant challenge in documenting women's contributions is the lack of recorded information about them, especially Black women. The event aimed to celebrate these women's stories and contributions to the community. STORY 3: 'We can't get caught up in the noise,' Cupid says at fundraiser A campaign fundraiser for Lisa Cupid, the Chair of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, was hosted by Marietta attorney Justin O'Dell. The event aimed to garner support for Cupid's re-election campaign, scheduled for a year later. With Cobb County trending Democratic in recent years, Cupid, a Democrat, is in a favorable position. However, she already faces a Republican challenger, realtor Kay Morgan. 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A significant concern is the combination of fentanyl with stimulants like meth. The county is working on harm reduction initiatives, including the distribution of Dispose RX and the introduction of CARES teams, which provide support and naloxone to individuals struggling with addiction. STORY 5: Austell Hopes to 'Breathe New Life' Into Former Mill The city of Austell is planning to redevelop the Threadmill Complex, a former mill site owned by the city, into a mixed-use development featuring housing, shops, restaurants, park space, and offices. Austell is seeking proposals from developers for the site, with a focus on creating a live, work, and play environment, including housing options that cater to young professionals, families, and seniors. The city hopes that the redevelopment will help address the issue of food deserts in the area and stimulate economic activity, making the complex a "self-sustaining economic engine" that can attract businesses such as grocery stores. 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Happy Single Holidays! And I don't mean eating a Swanson turkey TV dinner by yourself on Thanksgiving. I'm talking about the two international holidays in November celebrating singleness in their own unique institutional way, St.Catherine's Day, and Singles Day 11/11. So let's contrast and compare the two and examine how they're both great and problematic in different ways.You can watch the full video on YouTube: More hat videos:Stephen Jones Video More Spinster Life:InstagramYouTubeSubstack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespinsterlife.substack.com

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There was a time when Singles Day was a one-day online shopping festival on Nov 11 in China. Over the years, it has gone global, evolved into an online-and-offline shopping extravaganza, besides providing a platform for product and brand launches and introducing a myriad of innovations. This year, Singles Day will be spread over several weeks, not just days, perhaps the longest format ever, and is expected to boost demand and bolster consumption recovery.每年11月11日的光棍节曾是中国为期一天的网络购物节。近年来，它已经发展为一个全球性的线上线下购物盛会，为产品和品牌发布提供平台，并引入了众多创新形式。今年的光棍节可能会是有史以来最长的一次，将持续数周，而非数天，推动需求，促进消费复苏。Also known as 11-11 or Double Eleven, this year's festival will see major e-commerce platforms provide steep discounts and low-priced products. This is expected to stimulate consumers' purchasing appetites and thereby boost sales, experts said.光棍节也被称为双十一。今年，各大电商平台将推出大幅折扣及低价商品。专家表示，此举有望激发消费者的购买欲望，从而提高销售额。E-tailers, experts further said, should continuously increase investments to improve consumers' shopping experiences and launch new commodities. They should also upgrade supply chain systems and logistics by leveraging innovative digital technologies. Such measures can help attract a new breed of users, especially young shoppers.专家进一步表示，电商应该持续增加投资，改善消费者的购物体验，推出新产品。他们还应利用创新数字技术升级供应链系统及物流。这些举措可以吸引新一代用户，尤其是年轻的购物者。Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will kick off this year's 11-11 presale at 8 pm on Tuesday. It has promised to reduce prices, hand out coupons to consumers and offer discounts on over 80 million commodities.阿里巴巴集团控股有限公司将于周二晚间8时启动今年的双十一预售活动。集团承诺降低价格，向消费者发放优惠券，并为超过8000万种商品提供折扣。China's consumer market boasts immense growth potential and resilience, and people's growing need for a better life is bound to unleash huge consumption demand, said Dai Shan, CEO of Alibaba's Taobao and Tmall Group.阿里巴巴淘天集团首席执行官戴珊表示，中国的消费市场拥有巨大的增长潜力和韧性，人们对更好生活的向往必将释放巨大的消费需求。The group, a pioneer of e-commerce and China's largest e-tailer by sales and profits, will empower small and medium-sized merchants by helping the latter achieve digitalized operations, Dai said.戴珊说，淘天集团是电商的先驱，也是中国销售额最高、利润最大的电商公司。集团将帮助中小型商家实现数字化运营，以此为其赋能。JD, another Chinese e-commerce giant, started its 11-11 presale at 8 pm on Monday, a week earlier than in previous years. More than 500 million new commodities, many of them cut-rate goods, are on offer.京东是另一家中国电商巨头，将比往年提前了一周，于周一晚间8时开启今年的双十一预售活动。超过5亿种新商品正在促销中，其中包括许多低价商品。Xin Lijun, CEO of JD Retail, a unit of JD, said the e-tailer swears by its low-price strategy, and will provide premium products with a guarantee for quality service.京东零售首席执行官辛利军认为，京东将坚持低价策略，为高端产品提供高质量服务保障。This year's 11-11 has added significance as it comes after the country had optimized its COVID-19 response measures, said Mo Daiqing, a senior analyst at the Internet Economy Institute, a domestic consultancy.网经社电子商务研究中心高级分析师莫岱青说，由于国家调整了新冠肺炎的应对措施，今年的双十一具有特殊意义。"E-commerce platforms are taking a more pragmatic approach this time and making their promotional methods simpler, with emphasis on low-priced products, which should attract price-conscious customers, improve user loyalty and repurchase rates, and bolster sales," Mo said.莫岱青认为：“此次双十一电商平台采取了更加务实的方法，简化了推广方式，重视低价商品，将吸引注重价格的消费者，提高用户忠诚度及复购率，提高销售额。”Both Taobao and JD face intensified competition from video-sharing and livestreaming platforms, including Douyin and Kuaishou, which are betting big on e-commerce in livestreaming format.淘宝和京东都面临着短视频及直播平台的激烈竞争。如直播平台抖音和快手，均对直播电商压下巨注。China's consumption market recovered in the first three quarters of this year. In the first nine months, retail sales increased 6.8 percent year-on-year; in September, the corresponding figure was 5.5 percent, up from 4.6 percent in August, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed.中国消费市场在今年前三个季度得以恢复。国家统计局数据显示，今年前九个月中，零售销售额同比增长6.8％；9月份这一数字为5.5％，高于8月份的4.6％。Consumption contributed 83.2 percent to China's economic growth during the January-September period.1月至9月，消费对中国经济增长的贡献率为83.2％。In recent months, several measures were sought to spur consumption of both products and services, including automobiles, electronics, housing and home decor, in order to revive recovery momentum and stabilize the economy.近几个月，国家采取了多项举措以刺激商品及服务消费，包括汽车、电子产品、住房及家居装饰，以期恢复经济增长势头，稳定经济形势。"Consumption has become the main driving force boosting China's economic growth," said Wang Yun, a researcher at the Academy of Macroeconomic Research, which is affiliated with the National Development and Reform Commission. More stimulus policies are needed to stabilize and expand employment, raise household incomes and boost spending, he said.国家发展改革委宏观经济研究院研究员王云说：“消费已成为促进中国经济增长的主要驱动力。”我们需要更多的刺激政策来稳定和扩大就业，提高家庭收入，促进消费。Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, a market research provider, said Chinese consumers are more rational now, carefully reviewing their needs, with a focus on quality and value. "They aspire to buy cost-effective products, not low-priced, low-quality goods."市场咨询公司商凯度消费者指数中国区总经理虞坚表示，目前，中国消费者已变得更加理性，能够审视个人需求，关注质量和价值。他说：“他们希望购买高性价比产品，而非低价、低质量的商品。”Extravaganza英/ɪkˌstrævəˈɡænzə/美/ɪkˌstrævəˈɡænzə/n.盛会；华丽的娱乐表演E-commerce platformn.电商平台E-tailorn.电子零售商

This week's podcast is about Singles Day, which is coming up fast. Lots of stuff gets reported. But I am looking for 3 main things.1: What is the fastest growing and most innovative frontier of ecommerce?2: What are the big new bundles for consumers and the new products / services for merchants?3: How did the company do in the stress test?You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to the China Tech Tour.–—-Related articles:AutoGPT and Other Tech I Am Super Excited About (Tech Strategy – Podcast 162)The Winners and Losers in ChatGPT (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)Why ChatGPT and Generative AI Are a Mortal Threat to Disney, Netflix and Most Hollywood Studios (Tech Strategy – Podcast 150)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Singles DayFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:Alibaba----------I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show

In this episode of The Negotiation, we are delighted to welcome back Jacob Cooke, Co-Founder and CEO of WPIC Marketing + Technologies.  In our conversation with Jacob, we talk about the consumption surge during China's Golden Week, which saw over 800 million domestic trips and more than $100 billion in spending. He highlights other booming sectors like travel, athleisure, and lifestyle, despite macro pressures on Chinese consumers. Jacob also talks about the rise of "special forces tourism" and predicts continued growth in off-the-beaten-path destinations. We also touch on the upcoming Singles Day and the relationship between real estate prices and consumption. Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      Golden Week's impact on consumer trends●      Consumption recovery during Golden Week●      Increase in domestic trips and spending during Golden Week●      Weakness in sectors like large durable appliances and auto, but strong performance in personal consumption, travel, athleisure, and lifestyle ●      The rise of "special forces tourism"●      Singles' Day optimism ●      Growth in health and wellness, athleisure, nutraceuticals, and pet products

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From the BBC World Service: Hong Kong’s tech-heavy Hang Seng surged nearly 8% on Friday, with market rallies in Shanghai and Tokyo. Plus, Singles Day in China – the biggest shopping day of the year – saw estimated sales nearly 5% lower than last year. Also, U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen is in India to try to bolster trade ties. And, a film 90 years in the making is finally hitting the silver screen.

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From the BBC World Service: Hong Kong’s tech-heavy Hang Seng surged nearly 8% on Friday, with market rallies in Shanghai and Tokyo. Plus, Singles Day in China – the biggest shopping day of the year – saw estimated sales nearly 5% lower than last year. Also, U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen is in India to try to bolster trade ties. And, a film 90 years in the making is finally hitting the silver screen.