Taobao Surpasses 1.2 million Users in Hong Kong

Posted by Joachim Bartels | Dec 15, 2012 | Alibaba, China, E-Commerce, Hong Kong, Taobao | 0 |

Hangzhou-based e-commerce giant, the Alibaba Group announced that its consumer-focused platform, Taobao, has surpassed 1.2 million registered users in Hong Kong as of September this year. The closely followed the announcement in June this year after Taobao Hong Kong broke through the one million mark.

Taobao’s management stated that its next priority is to improve users’ shopping experience by further streamlining logistics and offering additional payment methods. Taobao recently partnered with 7-Eleven in Hong Kong to offer electronic vouchers at more than 920 stores across the city.

Source: Business Strategies Group www.bsgasia.com

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