Tag Archives: November 11

Singles’ Day Rules!!

Posted on November 10, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Singles’ Day rules!! In 2017, it will set new records.  This annual event, from China’s Alibaba, falls on November 11 each year (11.11). Singles’ Day 2017 will set new records. If you live in the U.S. (and many other places), … Continue reading →

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What’s the Biggest Global Shopping Day?

Posted on November 14, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Last year, we wrote about the phenomenally successful 2015 online Chinese Singles’ Day, an annual event scheduled for November 11 that dwarfs Cyber Monday, which occurs on the first Monday after Thanksgiving each year. As reported by The Street: “Singles’ … Continue reading →

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Singles’ Day Dwarfs Cyber Monday

Posted on December 7, 2015 by bermanevansretail

China’s online Alibaba is the leader in special events (see this post).  As it notes: “Alibaba.com is the leading platform for global wholesale trade serving millions of buyers and suppliers around the world. Small businesses can sell their products to … Continue reading →

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