
11.11, officially known as the “11.11 Global Shopping Festival” (11.11 Global Shopping Festival), is an event initiated by the Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group and has become one of the world’s largest online shopping events. The festival is held annually on November 11. The choice of date was influenced by the visual resemblance of 11/11 to four single individuals. As a result, the event is also referred to as “Singles’ Day” and is internationally recognized as “Double 11.” The term “Do
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11.11, officially known as the “11.11 Global Shopping Festival” (11.11 Global Shopping Festival), is an event initiated by the Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group and has become one of the world’s largest online shopping events. The festival is held annually on November 11. The choice of date was influenced by the visual resemblance of 11/11 to four single individuals. As a result, the event is also known as “Singles’ Day” and is referred to internationally as “Double 11.” The term “Double
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Shopping refers to any activity we undertake to acquire something we need, such as a toy, fresh fruit, or new clothing. The process is completed when a person sells a product and we pay money in return. Shopping is not only about acquiring goods; it is also a bond and form of communication between people. A Journey Through Time The word “shopping” is actually very old and was used in Uyghur texts around 1,300 years ago as “alış bėriş.” The ancient Turks also used different terms such as “alı sat
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