November 7, 2021It’s that time of year again: retailers in China are gearing up for the holiday shopping season ahead of the country’s annual #SinglesDay on November 11. But how might recent shifts in the consumer landscape and emerging digital megatrends affect retailers’ performance on what’s enshrined as the world’s largest shopping holiday? Explore these insights to find out, and dive deeper on the key trends shaping the future of retail in China and beyond, including: “China-first” innovations in omnichannel retail, social media, and on-demand services, and the forces, trends, and technologies that enable them the new consumption paths being blazed by Asia’s consumers how live commerce can help brands, retailers, and marketplaces accelerate conversion and improve differentiation The future of digital innovation in China: Megatrends shaping one of the world’s fastest evolving digital ecosystems Beyond income: Redrawing Asia’s consumer map Seven segments shaping China’s consumption landscape It’s showtime! How live commerce is transforming the shopping experience Open-source e-commerce: The next wave of value for the enterprise Building e-commerce ecosystems on Amazon: A conversation with Rainforest’s JJ Chai Tiger of Sweden’s CEO on the future of shopping How CPG companies can sell online profitably Five traps to avoid: The long game of DTC and e-commerce