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Chinese e-commerce giants see sales surge in Europe amid heatwave · 1 source tracked

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European consumers are experiencing a significant surge in sales for Chinese home appliances, particularly cooling devices, due to an ongoing heatwave. E-commerce platforms like Alibaba have reported substantial increases in orders for air conditioners and fans across several European countries, with some models selling out completely. This trend is evident on both retail and business-to-business platforms, indicating urgent procurement by both consumers and local merchants. AI

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Chinese e-commerce giants see sales surge in Europe amid heatwave · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ann Cao ·

    China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as scorched Europe scrambles for relief

    A heatwave sweeping across Europe has triggered a massive surge in sales for Chinese home appliances, with e-commerce giant Alibaba recording triple-digit growth for air conditioners and fans on its overseas platforms. On AliExpress, Alibaba’s international retail site, the June …

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