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China’s “Singles Day” is five times bigger than America’s “Cyber Monday”.

So what were your sales like on November 11? Would it amaze you to learn that Alibaba sold a record-breaking $14.3 billion in merchandise during that single 24-hour period? Last year, the company’s sales on that date – “Singles Day” in China, sort of the anti-Valentine’s Day, and historically the biggest online shopping day in the world — amounted to $9 billion, so maybe the Chinese are shopping again. Business Insider has photos of what it looks like to ship 310 million delivery orders. Perhaps the most shocking statistic of all? Nearly 70% of those millions of purchases were made on mobile phones.

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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Inside Alibaba’s $14 Billion Sales Day

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China’s “Singles Day” is five times bigger than America’s “Cyber Monday”.

So what were your sales like on November 11? Would it amaze you to learn that Alibaba sold a record-breaking $14.3 billion in merchandise during that single 24-hour period? Last year, the company’s sales on that date – “Singles Day” in China, sort of the anti-Valentine’s Day, and historically the biggest online shopping day in the world — amounted to $9 billion, so maybe the Chinese are shopping again. Business Insider has photos of what it looks like to ship 310 million delivery orders. Perhaps the most shocking statistic of all? Nearly 70% of those millions of purchases were made on mobile phones.

Read more and see images at Business Insider

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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