This week we look at a record breaking Singles Day, Google’s entry into banking, Disney’s monster first week of streaming, the business of Baby Shark and more. Enjoy! Singles Day sales for Alibaba top $38 billion, breaking last year's record Holy moly Singles Day. This year China’s annual Singles Day online shopping bonanza has brought in a record $38 billion in sales for Alibaba. That’s up over 20% from last year’s $31bn and a major indicator that Chinese consumers are willing to spend, despite a somewhat slowing economy and a trade war with the US. Shoppers were even able to
Rishi Taparia - Issue #109
Rishi Taparia - Issue #109
Rishi Taparia - Issue #109
This week we look at a record breaking Singles Day, Google’s entry into banking, Disney’s monster first week of streaming, the business of Baby Shark and more. Enjoy! Singles Day sales for Alibaba top $38 billion, breaking last year's record Holy moly Singles Day. This year China’s annual Singles Day online shopping bonanza has brought in a record $38 billion in sales for Alibaba. That’s up over 20% from last year’s $31bn and a major indicator that Chinese consumers are willing to spend, despite a somewhat slowing economy and a trade war with the US. Shoppers were even able to