As China slowly but surely eases out of the economic recession, Chinese consumers have changed their shopping habits. In order to thrive in this new economic environment, understanding the latest shopping trends is critical for success.

Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. Many retailers use this time to offer “door-buster” deals – ridiculously low prices on key items that entice eager shoppers to line up outside hours before the store opens. Nielsen has prepared a Top 10 list of common mistakes made by retailers who are trying to play and win in the competitive world of Black Friday.
Mistake #1: Sticking to traditional categories
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