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Adam Sandzer 7 November 2024

What Brands Can Expect from China’s Double 11 Shopping Festival 2024

Double 11 always brings a sense of nostalgia for me personally. I recall vividly the...
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Adam Sandzer 14 November 2022

3 examples of Singles' Day Success

With economic and COVID-19 related uncertainty dominating global media headlines,...
Adam Sandzer 24 June 2022

The Real Story of this Years’ 618 Festival

Why Does 618 Matter? 618 is China’s second biggest online shopping festival after...
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Adam Sandzer 4 January 2022

When to reset your China Trading Partner (TP) Relationship

To operate an Ecommerce store on a China marketplace it is necessary to appoint an...
Adam Sandzer 7 December 2021

China Market Entry: Behind the Headline Numbers

“Look beyond the numbers” Alibaba urged in the wake of this year’s Singles Day event, in...
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Adam Sandzer 12 October 2021

Mastering ecommerce partner (TP) Selection & Setup in China

For any business hoping to “do” e-commerce in China, understanding the TP ecosystem is...
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Adam Sandzer 29 October 2020

How to Screw Up Singles’ Day

Much is written every year about the success of Alibaba’s flagship festival Singles’ Day...
Strategy View post - How to Screw Up Singles’ Day
Adam Sandzer 18 August 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Tmall Partner

Double 11 (Singles’ Day) is quickly approaching and brands are already developing their...
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