Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-06-19 11:11Core Insights - Tmall's "618" event this year saw record user engagement and sales, with 453 brands achieving over 100 million yuan in sales, a 24% increase year-on-year [1] - The high-net-worth 88VIP membership exceeded 50 million, marking a new high, while brand membership numbers grew by 15% [1] - The competition intensified with new players like Meituan and the collaboration between Taobao and Ele.me, drawing significant attention to the delivery battle [1] Group 1: Sales Performance - Tmall's "618" event featured a simplified promotional strategy, starting pre-sales earlier on May 13, with discounts up to 50% [2] - The combination of national subsidies and Tmall's "618" led to a 116% increase in total sales for participating categories compared to last year's "Double 11" [4] - Tmall's market share in home appliances and 3C digital products reached 45.3% and 45.5% respectively during "618" [4] Group 2: Product Trends - New beauty products saw explosive sales, with nearly 100 items surpassing 10 million yuan in sales [4] - The trend of wearing lingerie as outerwear gained popularity, with sales exceeding 200 million yuan during "618" [4] - Sales in sportswear and outdoor apparel grew by over 50%, while categories like trendy toys, jewelry, pets, and beverages also showed high growth [4] Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Tmall's "618" serves as a critical period for implementing its "support the strong and eliminate the weak" strategy, with a doubled investment in user growth [5] - The platform simplified the registration process for merchants, allowing for easier participation in the event [6] - The competition among e-commerce platforms has evolved from consumer subsidies to a focus on supply chain efficiency and multi-channel growth strategies [6]