Taobao
Founded Year
2003About Taobao
Taobao operates as an online shopping retail platform offering customer-to-customer (C2C) retail services. It allows transactions between individuals and a variety of vendors, including merchants, wholesalers, and other individuals. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Hangzhou. China.
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Expert Collections containing Taobao
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Taobao is included in 1 Expert Collection, including E-Commerce.
E-Commerce
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Companies that sell goods online (B2C), or enable the selling of goods online via tech solutions (B2B).
Latest Taobao News
Sep 17, 2024
E-commerce platforms are offering price cuts of up to 11% on Apple’s latest smartphones, as Huawei steals the market buzz Reading Time:2 minutes Published: 6:00pm, 17 Sep 2024 Online retailers in China have slashed the prices of Apple’s new iPhone 16 series ahead of its official release, as consumers in the world’s largest smartphone market hold out for the release of the US company’s first on-device artificial intelligence (AI) software. Advertisement PDD Holdings’ Pinduoduo, one of the country’s most popular e-commerce platforms, has started selling the iPhone 16 Plus with 512 gigabytes of storage for 8,999 yuan (US$1,268), a 10 per cent discount from the official price of 9,999 yuan. The 128GB iPhone 16 is being sold at an even steeper 11 per cent discount. Both Pinduoduo and Alibaba Group Holding's’ Taobao marketplace have slapped a 4 per cent discount on the 256GB version of the high-end iPhone 16 Pro Max, lowering the price by 400 yuan to 9,599 yuan. Alibaba’s Tmall shopping platform also offers buyers the option to pay for a new Apple handset in 24 instalments without interest charges. Advertisement An Apple store in Beijing. Photo: AFP The discounts suggest soft demand for Apple’s latest flagship handsets in China, a major market for the world’s most valuable company and one of the world’s most competitive. The iPhone 16 ships this Friday without AI features , considered the main selling point of the new series. Advertisement
Taobao Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Taobao founded?
Taobao was founded in 2003.
Where is Taobao's headquarters?
Taobao's headquarters is located at Alibaba Xixi Park, No. 969 Wenyi West Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou.
Who are Taobao's competitors?
Competitors of Taobao include Tokopedia and 5 more.
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