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CHINA’S ONLINE HOLIDAY SETS RECORD $9.3B SALES

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Posted on November 13, 2014

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Alibaba Sets Singles Day Sales Record

BEIJING (AP) – China’s largest Internet retailer says it rang up more than $9 billion during the country’s biggest online shopping holiday, setting a record for a single day of sales.

Origins and Evolution of Singles Day

The Singles Day holiday was invented by Chinese college students in the 1990s but has become a day of online shopping for all. Two years ago it surpassed Cyber Monday in the U.S. in value of sales.

It was held on Nov. 11 because of the date’s four 1s.

Alibaba Group Announces Historic Results

Hangzhou-based e-commerce giant Alibaba Group announced the record sales of 57.1 billion yuan ($9.32 billion) for Tuesday shortly after midnight.

Singles Day: From Anti-Valentine to Shopping Event

The holiday started as an anti-Valentine Day when single people could buy something for themselves online.

Key Takeaways

  • Alibaba achieved a record‑breaking $9.32 billion in Singles Day sales within 24 hours.
  • Singles Day, originally a student anti‑Valentine’s event, has evolved into the world’s largest online shopping festival.
  • In 2014, Alibaba’s Singles Day sales alone surpassed the total U.S. Cyber Monday sales.
  • Hangzhou‑based Alibaba reported 57.1 billion yuan (~$9.32 billion) in sales just after midnight on Nov. 11.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is China’s Singles Day?
An unofficial holiday on November 11, originally created by Chinese college students as an anti‑Valentine’s celebration, now the world’s largest online shopping day.
Who organizes Singles Day?
E‑commerce giant Alibaba, based in Hangzhou, popularized and drives the Singles Day shopping festival through its platforms like Tmall and Taobao.
How much did Alibaba sell on Singles Day?
In the referenced year, Alibaba reported 57.1 billion yuan (about $9.32 billion) in sales during a single 24‑hour period.
How does it compare to U.S. shopping events?
Singles Day sales for Alibaba exceeded Cyber Monday totals and surpassed combined U.S. Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending.

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