Many of the stores listed stem from Taobao, Wedian or Yupoo. Taobao, launched by Alibaba Group in 2003, became China’s largest e-commerce platform and was designed to compete with eBay. Its focus on consumer-to-consumer (C2C) sales helped small businesses and individual sellers reach millions of buyers across China. A key factor in Taobao’s success was its use of Alipay, a secure online payment system that built trust among users. Over time, Taobao expanded to include nearly everything, from fashion to electronics, and became popular worldwide due to its wide selection and lower prices compared to Western markets. International shoppers often use agents to purchase and ship items globally.
In addition to Taobao, many Chinese sellers also use Wedian and Yupoo to enhance their selling strategies. Wedian, which is more of a social commerce platform, allows sellers to create “micro-shops” linked through social media like WeChat. This platform is popular with sellers who want a more direct connection with buyers, and many use it to offer exclusive products or personalized service.
Yupoo, originally a photo-sharing site, has also become a key tool for sellers. Since Taobao limits the number of images and descriptions, Yupoo lets sellers showcase their products with detailed photo catalogs. Buyers can browse extensive photo galleries on Yupoo before deciding to make a purchase through Taobao, Wedian, or other platforms, ensuring they get a clearer sense of the item’s quality and details. This is not what Foooound is, as we aim to collect all of these stores in one place.
Foooound is not affiliated with the stores listed.