Shopee celebrates another year of growth with around 80 million downloads across the region
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 28 NOV 2017 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, marks the year end celebration with significant growth in its seven markets. Across the region, Shopee has achieved an annualised Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of more than USD 5 billion, about 80 million downloads, and over 180 million active listings by more than 4 million sellers, which includes around 5,000 leading brands and distributors. In line with its growth, the Shopee team has expanded to a total of over 2,500 employees across its seven markets. “Shopee has undergone tremendous transformation since we first launched, and while we are proud of all that we have achieved, this is only the beginning. Shopee has always been committed to listening to the needs and preferences of our users, and we have worked to create a platform that is tailored to exactly that. Whether it is providing a fuss-free and convenient shopping experience for buyers, or offering a reliable and secure platform for brands and budding entrepreneurs to expand their online presence, Shopee strives to continue improving the lives of the region’s consumers and businesses with technology,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee. 2017 was an exciting year for Shopee Philippines, as more users embraced online shopping. Key milestones to date include: • Over 6 million downloads • Over 200,000 sellers • More than 3 million active listings • Continued success of Shopee University, a series of tutorials to help local entrepreneurs and businesses succeed in the e-commerce environment, which saw 3,000 participants across 40 cities As part of the year-end celebration, from 11 November to 25 December, the Shopee Super Christmas Sale will be featuring huge discounts across popular gift categories including Health & Beauty, Home & Living, and Mobile & Gadgets. On December 11 and 12, shoppers can also look forward to non-stop exciting promotions, including P12 deals, discounts up to 90% off, giveaways, flash deals and many more. Participating brands include Cosmetique Asia, Unilever, Timeless Manila, CocaCola, Polaroid, Imarflex, Indoplas and Infinix. Hennie Co-Yu, Marketing Manager of Juicy Cologne and Biogenic Alcohol, said, “When we decided to expand our business online, Shopee was the first e-commerce platform that came to mind. By leveraging Shopee’s platform that is highly customised for each local market, value-added services and innovative campaigns, we have been able to successfully expand our online brand presence and reach out to a greater base of consumers. We congratulate them on their achievements and look forward to another fruitful year of partnership.” “2017 has been a great year for Shopee and we would like to thank our customers, sellers, and partners for their continuous support. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on improving our platform and diversifying our product assortment. We remain committed to helping brands and local entrepreneurs grow and continuously strive to push the boundaries of ecommerce to become the leading online shopping destination of choice in the region,” closed Pang. Join Shopee in celebrating the year-end festive season. For more information, visit www.shopee.ph/ christmas-sale. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.