Feb 3, 2023|
JD Shop Now Sales Soar During Chinese Spring Festival
by Marry Ma
JD.com’s on-demand retail service “Shop Now” released the 2023 Report of On-demand Consumption in Spring Festival on January 28. During the Chinese Spring Festival from January 21 to 27, sales increased by 90% compared to the same period of last year’s Spring Festival. The search volume for Spring Festival decorations such as couplets, lucky characters, and red paper cuttings has increased more than 3.5 times that of the same festive period last year.
Data from JD Shop Now shows that gift boxes, fruits, alcoholic beverages, and mobile phones are the most popular goods during the Spring Festival. On New Year’s Eve, the consumers’ order amount increased by 171 percent year-on-year.
Gift box sales remain popular throughout the entire Spring Festival period, with overall year-over-year growth of over 50 percent. Among them, sales of baijiu gift boxes and fruits and nuts gift boxes have grown more than 10 times, while sales of fruits gift boxes, baked goods gift boxes, and dried seafood gift boxes have grown more than three times.
As many areas have started to experience snow and low temperatures, warm clothing items have also been popular, with sales of wool caps, gloves, electric blankets, and heaters increasing more than 2.5 times year-over-year.
Data from JD Shop Now shows that during the Chinese New Year period, sales of mobile phones increased by more than 70 percent compared to the previous year, cosmetics and perfume sales increased by more than 120 percent, and sales of home appliances increased by 226 percent.
Sales of smart health monitoring products on JD Shop Now increased by more than 10 times, and sales of massagers, electric health pots, and air purifiers increased by more than 2 times. The data shows that the sales of kitchen appliances such as floor-cleaning robots, cooking machines, and air fryers increased by more than 8 times compared to the previous year.
In order to bring pets home for the New Year, pet owners ordered travel equipment for cats and dogs on JD Shop Now, with sales increasing by 176 percent year-over-year, and sales of cat and dog toys, pet beauty tools, and pet medical supplies all increased by more than 110 percent year-over-year.
(mayiqian3@jd.com)
Nov 7, 2024|
CIIE 2024: JD.com to Expand Imports of Specialty Brands, Strengthen Healthcare Partnerships, and Enhance Logistics
At the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 5, JD Super, the supermarket division of JD.com, announced a major initiative to broaden its selection of imported specialty. Over the next three years, JD Super plans to introduce over 1,000 new international brands to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, diverse imported goods.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Quality Imports
According to JD Worldwide’s “White Paper on 2024 China Cross-Border Consumption Trends,” more than 80% of Chinese consumers are interested in imported products, with many prioritizing authenticity, quality, and fast delivery. In response, JD has significantly expanded its range of international offerings. During the ongoing Singles’ Day Grand Promotion, sales of cross-border products have surged, with more than 600 brands experiencing a sales increase of over 100% compared to last year.
Strengthening High-Quality Food Partnerships
Demonstrating JD.com’s commitment to sourcing high-quality products, JD Super signed a new procurement agreement at CIIE with Huadong Foods and Teys, a major Australian beef brand under Cargill. Under this agreement, JD Super and Huadong Foods will procure $50 million of Teys beef throughout 2025. This partnership underscores JD’s strategy of collaborating with trusted suppliers to provide high-quality, affordable beef to Chinese consumers.
Delivering Authentic Global Goods Efficiently
JD Logistics has built a robust logistics network that spans bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses, facilitating fast deliveries of imported items across categories such as electronics, fashion, beauty, food, and baby products. In many major cities, delivery times have been reduced to under 48 hours.
For instance, JD Super’s partnership with Raub of Malaysia enables the import of Musang King durians, which are harvested at peak ripeness and air-shipped with cold chain logistics for delivery within 24 hours. Additionally, JD.com also secured an early supply of Chilean cherries, available since October, which can be delivered in as little as 30 minutes in many areas through JD NOW, its on-demand retail service.
JD.com’s “JD National Pavilions” program, which features over 150 country-themed flagship stores from more than 70 countries and regions, continues to be a cornerstone of its import strategy. Supported by embassies and reputable organizations, this initiative offers Chinese consumers access to premium products and cultural experiences from around the world. In April, JD launched the JD National Pavilion of Mali, introducing popular items like shea butter and garnering over 40,000 followers.
Expanding Healthcare and Logistics Partnerships
JD Health is also making strides at CIIE by strengthening partnerships with leading global healthcare companies, including Merck, Bayer, and Roche. As “China’s premier online health access point,” JD Health is committed to integrating digital and physical healthcare resources to improve access and convenience for patients.
Key collaborations include initiatives with Haleon to promote brain health and anti-aging for the “silver economy,” with MSD China on a digital diabetes management model, and with Teva Pharmaceuticals to provide patient education for conditions such as tardive dyskinesia (TD) and Huntington’s disease (HD).
On the logistics front, JD Logistics announced plans to double its overseas warehouse space by 2025 and expand its network of bonded and direct mail warehouses. JD Express now serves over 60 countries, enhancing cross-border delivery efficiency and supporting both brands and consumers.
Through these efforts, JD.com reaffirms its commitment to sourcing and delivering authentic, high-quality imported products to Chinese consumers, supported by an advanced supply chain that ensures a superior shopping experience.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
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