Tag: online shopping
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Edwin Goh & Rachel Wan Use Google Translate to Buy a Lazy Susan on Taobao—Hilarity Ensues
When language barriers meet online shopping For many shoppers outside China, Taobao can feel like a labyrinth. The platform, bursting with endless product listings, uses Mandarin Chinese as its default. Enter Edwin Goh, 31, and Rachel Wan, 28—local entertainers who turned a simple online purchase into a comedy of translation errors on a recent episode…
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When Translation Goes Wrong: Edwin Goh & Rachel Wan’s Taobao Lazy Susan Adventure
Introduction: A Taobao Tale of Translation Troubles Shopping on Taobao, China’s sprawling ecommerce universe, can feel like navigating a foreign city without a map. For bilingual tips or glossy product images, the platform’s Chinese-only interface can be a barrier for many non-fluent shoppers. In a recent episode of Kaypoh Ro…, two familiar faces tried a…
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Edwin Goh & Rachel Wan Use Google Translate on Taobao: Hilarious Lazy Susan Quest
When Translation Trips Up Shopping Dreams Shopping on Taobao, China’s sprawling online marketplace, can be daunting for anyone who isn’t fluent in Mandarin. For local actors Edwin Goh, 31, and Rachel Wan, 28, the challenge became a playful mission: to purchase a simple kitchen item—a Lazy Susan—without getting tangled in linguistic potholes. The result, as…
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Halloween Spending in Australia Sets Sights on $500 Million as Australians Embrace Spooky Celebrations
Australians Embrace Halloween: Spending Set to Skyrocket Halloween is no longer a niche event relegated to big cities. Across Australia, households are embracing costumes, decorations, and festive treats with a growing confidence that this spooky holiday will deliver a near-record economic surge. Industry analysts now project Halloween spending to reach about $500 million, a milestone…
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Maxima and Barbora Scale Back E-Delivery in Baltic Regions: What Shoppers Need to Know
Overview of the E-Delivery Change Major Baltic retailers are adjusting their online shopping and delivery footprints. Maxima’s e-shop has announced that it will stop delivering to several Latvian regions, while Barbora is exiting e-delivery in parts of Estonia and Lithuania. The moves come as the companies reassess logistics, customer demand, and overall market strategy in…
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Regional Deliveries Halt: Maxima and Barbora Pause E-Shop Services in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania
Overview: Regional pauses in online grocery delivery In a move affecting several Baltic counties, Maxima’s e-shop will suspend delivery services to certain regions in Latvia, while Barbora has announced the cessation of operations in specific areas of Estonia and Lithuania. The changes underscore ongoing adjustments in online grocery logistics across the Baltic states as retailers…
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The 102 Best Amazon October Prime Day Deals 2025: Your Ultimate Shopping Guide
Overview: A Two-Day Prime Day Power Break for 2025 Amazon’s October Prime Day is back with two full days of deep discounts, curated by CNN Underscored’s team of deal experts. Running from October 7 to October 8, 2025, this year’s event brings some of the season’s best price cuts across tech, home, beauty, and everyday…
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Record August Sales in E-Commerce Spark Hope for Future
Record-Breaking E-Commerce Sales in August 2023 August 2023 has marked a historic milestone for e-commerce in Sweden, boasting the highest sales figures ever recorded for the month. This trend comes on the heels of July also witnessing unprecedented levels of online retail activity. After a challenging first half of the year, the latest data indicates…
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Record-Breaking August for E-Commerce in Sweden
Unprecedented E-Commerce Growth in August 2023 August 2023 has emerged as a milestone month for e-commerce in Sweden, witnessing record-breaking sales figures that have not been seen before. Following a challenging first half of the year, the latest trends indicate a significant turnaround in consumer spending. Driving Factors Behind the Growth Per Ljungberg, the innovation…
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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025: iPhone Discounts Revealed
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025: Unbeatable iPhone Offers As the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 approaches, savvy shoppers are gearing up for some of the best deals of the year. Among the standout offers are the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models, which will be available at fantastic discounted prices. The…