On May 30th at 8 PM, JD.com's highly anticipated 618 Grand Promotion officially commenced, marking a remarkable surge in sales within the home appliances and furniture categories. During the inaugural hour, sales of more than 500 brands skyrocketed, achieving more than tenfold growth compared to the previous year. Notably, brands like Midea and Haier surpassed the 100 million yuan mark in sales. Furthermore, sales of smart home appliances and furniture items, including AI-enabled energy-efficient air conditioners and multi-tub washing machines, witnessed an astonishing growth of over 20 times. Additionally, trade-in programs promoting green consumption saw sales leapfrog by more than 40 times, while children's-related products also recorded significant sales increases. JD.com emphasized its commitment to offering ongoing discounts and high-quality services to fulfill consumers' aspirations for a superior quality of life.