One of the country's largest midyear e-commerce events, the June 18 shopping festival, or "618" as it is commonly known, highlighted this year a structural shift in the country's retail landscape, moving decisively away from price-driven competition toward margin protection, product innovation and artificial intelligence-enabled consumer engagement, according to industry insights.

The 618 shopping festival, once dominated by price comparisons and heavy discounts, is increasingly being shaped by consumer demand for value, differentiation and lifestyle…

One of the country's largest midyear e-commerce events, the June 18 shopping festival, or "618" as it is commonly known, highlighted this year a structural shift in the country's…