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Singles’ Day 2025 Sets New Mark as Reported Sales Top $150 Billion

Alibaba’s 2009 pivot turned a 1990s campus observance into a tech-driven retail template.

Overview

  • Major marketplaces from Tmall and Lazada to Shopee and Amazon ran 11/11 promotions spanning electronics, fashion, beauty, and home appliances.
  • AI-powered recommendations, virtual try-ons, and real-time inventory tools streamlined shopping, while influencer livestreams drove significant conversions.
  • Participation extended well beyond China into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, parts of Europe, and India, where Flipkart and Myntra tied offers to seasonal sales.
  • UK and US retailers rolled out targeted deals, including ASOS percentage-off codes, 22% off at Elizabeth Arden, 40% off at Karen Millen, and sitewide promotions at H&M, Cult Beauty, and MAC.
  • The day retains its original self-celebration spirit, with many people using it for personal treats and social expressions of self-worth.