BeijingJD.com ended deposit pre-sales for its 18th Singles’ Day.

China’s services retail sales grew 5.3% in the first half, against 1.1% for goods, national statistics show.

JD opened spot sales on 12 October with direct discounts, plus half-price cleaning, car maintenance and elder care.

JD plans to train 1 million more service workers over the next 3 years.

How each outlet framed it
TMTPost
documents JD's removal of bulk-discount thresholds and deposit presales, and its 'super service day' with 50% off home and car services

Sources: TMTPost