Although group-buying has been around in China way before the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to social distancing measures.
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The grocery group-buying business has come under fire from state media as a cheap means of monetization, but how real is the threat posed to conventional retailers?
However, as the industry is still in the early stages, skepticism, inadequate digital infrastructure, and insufficient support affect young players’ aspirations.