618 shopping festival reflects structural shift in China's retail landscape
- Posted on June 30, 2026
- By The China Daily
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618 shopping festival reflects structural shift in China's retail landscape
One of the country's largest midyear e-commerce events, the June 18 shopping festival, or "618" as it is commonly known, highlighted this year a structural shift in the country's retail landscape, moving decisively away from price-driven competition toward margin protection, product innovation and artificial intelligence-enabled consumer engagement, according to industry insights.
