Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has debuted its first foray into the US market with a shopping site called 11 Main.

The portal 11Main.com will initially be open to customers by invitation only.

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The site is being launched by Auctiva and Vendio, two of Alibaba’s subsidiary companies acquired a few years ago, with financial and operational support from the parent group.

The site, currently in beta, features a wide range of products in a variety of categories including fashion & style, home & outdoor, jewelry & watches, baby & kids, collecting & art, and crafts, hobbies & toys.

Headquartered in San Mateo, 11 Main already has signed approximately 1,000 merchants.

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Mike Effle, president and general manager of 11 Main, said: "We’re constantly introducing new shop owners who represent the diversity of Main Street and featuring their new, amazing products in a beautifully designed experience."

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