#Laogao E-commerce Newsletter# [E-commerce Evening News on April 24]

Evening News: Taobao and Tmall released the 2022 coffee merchant support plan; Zhang Yong withdrew from the legal representative of Tmall and Taobao companies; Kuaishou e-commerce launches the self-service modification of the delivery address function of orders to be paid; eBay UK station launches the "Imperfects" platform to sell new defective products; Tmall International adjusts the transaction process during the epidemic and automatically confirms the delivery time for 10 days...

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1. Taobao and Tmall release 2022 coffee merchant support plan

On April 24, Taobao and Tmall officially released the 2022 coffee merchant support plan, aiming at 90,000 offline coffee shops, roasters, overseas imported coffee traders, and new coffee merchants willing to start a business on Taobao and Tmall. It is expected to incubate more than 50 new coffee brands of more than tens of millions of scale within one year. It is understood that in order to improve the new merchant experience, Taobao and Tmall have launched exclusive waiter services to teach new merchants step by step to run stores. With the help of smart service tools, the entry time of new coffee merchants can be shortened to as fast as 3 hours; after entering, merchants can also participate in Taobao and Tmall’s zero-basic operation courses. (E-commerce News)

2. Alibaba report: Yunnan's consumption sales growth rate in 2021 is the highest in the country

April 24th news, today, the Management Cadre College of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Alibaba Research Institute jointly released the ""Digital Business Promotion of Agriculture": Looking at the high-quality development of agricultural product e-commerce from the Alibaba platform." From the perspective of sales, the top five in growth rate are Yunnan, Gansu, Tibet, Xinjiang and Fujian. The top four are captured by western provinces, proving that the potential of e-commerce for agricultural products in western countries is emerging. Among them, Yunnan performed particularly well, with the growth rate of consumption and sales ranked first in the country, with sales increasing by 30% year-on-year, jumping from 10th in the country to 7th. The top three agricultural products sold were Pu'er, succulent plants, and flowers, with year-on-year growth of 76.5%, 12.9% and 87.3% respectively. (E-commerce News)

3. Kuaishou e-commerce launches the function of self-service modification of delivery address for orders to be paid

On April 24, Kuaishou E-commerce announced today that it will launch the self-service modification of the delivery address function of orders to be paid. In addition, if the merchant has enabled intelligent customer service, when the user sends a problem with the intent to modify the address, if the intelligent customer service recognizes that this user has an order to be paid, the customer service assistant will reply "Please select the order you want to modify the address + select the order button". Click the Select Order Button - Click the "Modify Address" button - Open the Order Details Page - Click the "Modify Address" button in the Order Details Page to enter the "Modify Address" editing page, or you can also modify the delivery address yourself. (E-commerce News)

4. Zhang Yong withdrew from the legal representative of Tmall and Taobao companies

According to news on April 24, Tianyan Check information showed that on April 21, Zhejiang Tmall Technology Co., Ltd. and Taobao Software Co., Ltd. underwent industrial and commercial changes, and Zhang Yong withdrew from the legal representatives of both, and Dai Shan took over. Currently, there are 16 companies under Zhang Yong's name, including 6 companies serving as legal representatives. It is understood that in March, there was an industrial and commercial change in Hangzhou Alima Mama Software Service Co., Ltd., and Zhang Yong withdrew from the executive director, general manager and legal representative, and Dai Shan took over. (E-commerce News)

Internet news

5. WeChat Video Account launches product sharing function

April 24th news, recently, Video Account launched a product sharing function. Creators can use this tool to add good products related to video content, and can get a certain proportion of commission after the transaction is completed. After the linking of good items in the window is completed, the link will appear on the video, and users can click to purchase directly. (E-commerce News)

6. Meituan's second phase of "Riders Go to College" starts classes

According to April 24, after this year's Spring Festival, Meituan's second phase of "Riders Go to College" began to recruit students, and it opened a rider undergraduate class for the first time. It is understood that on April 23, 88 students attended the opening ceremony, including 36 undergraduate classes and 52 junior college classes, including party member riders, retired and transferred riders, rural poverty alleviation riders, traffic safety model riders, pioneer riders, etc. In addition, Meituan also provides riders with diverse career development channels. It is worth mentioning that in October last year, Meituan Takeout cooperated with the National Open University to issue full scholarships to 101 riders and entered the National Open University to study logistics management major. (E-commerce News)

Cross-border newsletter

7. Latin American e-commerce Mercado Libre adds 150 new electric trucks

On April 24, Latin American e-commerce Mercado Libre recently announced that it will expand its electric truck delivery fleet by 1,000% in Mexico, adding 150 new electric trucks to the "last mile" service, covering all cities in Mexico. As of now, the total number of Mercado Libre's electric van delivery fleet in Mexico has increased to 165. It is understood that these electric trucks can travel 200 kilometers after charging for 6 hours. Since greenhouse gas emissions are not emitted, carbon dioxide emissions have also been reduced by 54%. Mercado Libre plans to operate its three distribution centers in Mexico in 2022 using renewable energy. (E-commerce News)

8. eBay UK website launches "Imperfects" platform to sell new defective products

April 24th news, recently, eBay UK website launched the "Imperfects" platform, aiming to reduce the waste of fashion products. The platform will work with more than a hundred high street and high-end brands, selling brand new but slightly flawed clothing, shoes and accessories, with buyers receiving up to 60% off. At the same time, buyers can enjoy free delivery and 30-day returns and money-back guarantees. eBay said all defects will be clearly marked on the product list and accompanied by real photos so that customers can know exactly what the product is like. (E-commerce News)

9. Tmall International adjusts the transaction process during the epidemic and automatically confirms the receipt time for 10 days

According to April 24, Tmall recently issued a temporary announcement on the adjustment of Tmall's international transaction process during the 2022 epidemic. Due to the recent epidemic, the delivery time and performance of merchants have been delayed. Tmall International takes into account consumer shopping experience and market order and will make temporary adjustments to some transaction timelines in special periods. The adjustment will take effect on April 20. Due to the uncontrollable epidemic, Tmall International will consider whether to adjust the deadline depending on the actual situation. (E-commerce News)

10. Dunhuang.com adjusts some business during Labor Day 2022

According to April 24, Dunhuang.com recently issued a notice that during the 2022 Labor Day holiday, Dunhuang.com will make business services adjustments. Specifically, from April 30 to May 4, 2022, the stocking period will not be calculated during this period, and the stocking period will be calculated from May 5, 2022; due to the adjustment of bank processing business time, the settlement of US dollars and RMB will be suspended from April 30 to May 4, 2022. It will return to normal starting from May 5, 2022. In addition, DHLink online shipping logistics channel merchants' Labor Day holiday schedule is expected to be announced next week. (E-commerce News)