[photo provided to suzhou bureau of commerce]
during the may day holiday, suzhou launched a series of consumption promotion activities in conjunction with the "shanghai shopping festival," creating a vibrant atmosphere for consumption.
according to the suzhou bureau of commerce, suzhou's top 100 key commercial enterprises are estimated to achieve sales of 1.33 billion yuan ($184.09 million) from may 1 to 5, representing a 10.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
with various promotional activities and discounts during the holiday period and the "shanghai shopping festival," the city witnessed a fervent and enthusiastic consumption environment, fully unleashing the potential of consumer spending and fostering a prosperous and active holiday consumption market.