Insight ReportSingles’ Day 2018: Proprietary Coresight Research Data Reveal the Scale of Growth by Category Coresight Research November 26, 2018 Executive SummaryIn this report, we dig into Alibaba’s Tmall Global sales volume on Singles’ Day, using a detailed, proprietary dataset collating information on the top 500 products across 14 different categories on the platform. Diapers and cosmetics were the best-sellers of the categories we tracked, followed by snacks, women’s skincare and infant formula. Very strong unit sales growth reflected pent-up demand for consumer products as buyers waited for sales and promotions on Singles’ Day. We estimate sales of diapers, cosmetics, snacks, skincare, luggage and bags may have been 30–50 times higher than typical daily volumes. Sales promotions differed across categories. Discounts for women’s shoes and diapers were steepest, at 42% and 38% respectively. Most categories offered at least 25% off. Click here to read more Coresight coverage of Singles Day over the last few years. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Financial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet NaikData and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store Openings
