Nanxiang?xiaolongbao is a steamed bun that originated during the reign of Emperor Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). [Photo/Official WeChat account: sh-jiading] |
An online event was held in Jiading district, Shanghai, to promote local specialties via livestream platforms and offline channels in an attempt to stimulate consumption. Many time-honored brands in the district have shifted their focus to online sales, local media reported June 26.
As part of the Shanghai May 5 Shopping Festival, which closed at the end of June,?the event offered a platform for Shanghai brands to recover from the COVID-19 epidemic.
Sellers of Nanxiang?xiaolongbao, a steamed bun that originated during the reign of Emperor Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911),?have changed their traditional business models and have begun offering takeout and delivery services?online.
Xuhang Steamed?Rice?Cake is a popular dessert during traditional festivals in Jiading district, Shanghai. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
Xie Rongguang, a representative?inheritor?of Xuhang steamed?rice?cakes, said that he is optimistic?about the prospects of?online?shopping. He added that?the livestreaming activity resulted in a sales boom during the relatively?slack?sales season.
Many traditional time-honored delicacies in Shanghai have found a way to turn challenges into opportunities by adjusting their?online marketing?strategies.