Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-06-18 13:47Core Insights - The 618 shopping festival in 2023 showcased significant changes in consumer trends, driven by AI technology and a preference for domestic brands [1] - The event highlighted a surge in consumption in lower-tier markets, with notable growth in order volume and user numbers [1] - Instant retail and life service consumption saw remarkable growth, with substantial increases in order volumes and service offerings [1] Group 1: Consumer Trends - AI-related products gained heightened attention, with search volumes for "AI elements" and "intangible cultural heritage elements" increasing by over 120% and 270% respectively [1] - Over 70% of the top 100 brands during the event were Chinese brands, reflecting a strong preference for "Guochao" (national trend) products [1] - The post-00s generation emerged as a key consumer group, with their top purchases including fruit cuts, wired earphones, and tablets [2] Group 2: Market Performance - Orders from rural areas increased by over 130%, with user numbers growing by over 140% [1] - The strongest consumption areas were identified as Nanchang and Heze, with significant growth in local purchasing power [1] - The overall transaction volume in Guangdong ranked first nationally, with specific categories like sports cameras seeing a growth rate of 380% [2] Group 3: Sales and Revenue Growth - Sales in mobile communication, home appliances, and cooking essentials grew by 88%, 161%, and 138% respectively [4] - The sales volume of AI notebooks increased by 151%, while sales of 100-inch TVs surged by 260% [4] - The introduction of substantial subsidies led to a notable increase in sales across various categories, including clothing and books, which saw growth rates of 107% and 216% respectively [4] Group 4: Technological Integration - The usage of large models increased by 130% compared to the previous year, with over 14,000 intelligent agents and digital employees deployed [5] - More than 100,000 merchants utilized AI services, and 17,000 merchants engaged in live streaming sales [5] - The integration of AI capabilities into various consumer products significantly enhanced their appeal [5] Group 5: Delivery and Service Expansion - JD's delivery service saw daily orders surpassing 25 million, with over 150,000 quality dining establishments joining the platform [7] - The number of full-time delivery riders exceeded 120,000, indicating robust growth in the delivery sector [7] - The launch of new services, such as "pay later" for home services, achieved transaction volumes exceeding 100 million yuan [1]