Top 20 Shopping International News

1. Singles’ Day 2025 global sales surpassed $150 billion, setting new records across China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
2. Electronics & Smart Devices accounted for the largest share of Singles’ Day revenue, approximately 35% of total Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV). (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
3. Top-selling electronics during Singles' Day included the iPhone 16 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Series, Dyson V15 Detect, Samsung JetBot AI+, and smart home devices like Amazon Echo (Gen 6). (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
4. The fashion and sneakers category saw high demand during 11.11, led by brands such as Zara, Uniqlo, H&M, Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
5. Nike’s "11.11 Drop" sold out in under 15 minutes on Tmall. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
6. Beauty & Skincare was one of the fastest-growing categories, up +22% year-over-year, largely driven by livestream commerce and TikTok Shop integration. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
7. Top-selling beauty products included L’Oréal Revitalift, Lancôme Advanced Génifique, and Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream kits. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
8. The Home Tech & Smart Living category reported a +40% year-over-year growth on AliExpress, led by robot vacuums and smart coffee machines. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
9. Consumers showed a psychological shift toward investing in Wellness & Fitness tech (such as walking pads and smart massagers) rather than indulgent splurges. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
10. Asia accounted for 78% of the total $150 billion global GMV for Singles’ Day, followed by Europe (12%) and the Middle East (6%). (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
11. Emerging markets like Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil showed record growth rates (+35% YoY) during the 11.11 shopping festival. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
12. Physical malls worldwide launched "11.11 Experience Zones" to blend digital campaigns with live fashion shows and product demos. (Source: https://www.malls.com/singles-day-global-shopping-trends/)
13. China’s ‘Singles’ Day’ shopping festival is being monitored as a key indicator of Beijing’s efforts to boost consumer spending. (Source: https://apnews.com/article/china-singles-day-shopping-festival-465d289a49916633773cf67835912f4e)
14. Amazon is expanding its low-cost "Haul" shopping service (rebranded as Amazon Bazaar in several markets) to 25 countries, offering deals as low as $1 and 11 cents, amidst new U.S. tariffs pressuring Chinese rivals Temu and Shein. (Source: https://ground.news/interest/shopping)
15. Retailers are being warned to urgently review their payment strategies ahead of Black Friday due to a global drop in frictionless authentication rates, which threatens sales conversions. (Source: https://ground.news/interest/shopping)
16. Practicality and price are dominating holiday gift-giving trends, with nearly one in four shoppers setting firm spending limits. (Source: https://ground.news/interest/shopping)
17. Central European shoppers are remaining cautious amid economic uncertainty, despite a recent dip in inflation. (Source: https://www.wionews.com/tags/shopping)
18. Instagram Reels are significantly reshaping the beauty and fashion shopping landscape in India, according to the Meta GWI Beauty Report. (Source: https://www.wionews.com/tags/shopping)
19. British shoppers are increasingly traveling to Europe for luxury goods, such as Louboutins, because the UK lacks VAT-free shopping for international visitors post-Brexit. (Source: https://www.euronews.com/tag/shopping)
20. European companies are rushing to export products to the United States, particularly noted at the port of Antwerp, Belgium, due to fears of additional US tariffs. (Source: https://www.euronews.com/tag/shopping)