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Has Hema Become a Knockoff Supermarket?

Few retailers have sparked as much extensive and ongoing discussion as Hema with their reforms. Since Hema announced a comprehensive discount-oriented transformation last October, this 'internet-famous star of new retail' has been at the center of attention for months. By the end of 2023, Hema operated over 350 stores across 28 cities in China. The discount reform of this local retail giant is just beginning, and its success ultimately depends on consumers 'voting with their feet'. PS: From March 14-16, 2024, the 9th China FMCG Innovation Conference, co-hosted by New Distribution and Ande Smart Logistics, along with the 2nd China FMCG Hard Discount Conference and the 2nd China FMCG Distributor Conference, will be grandly held in Chengdu!

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Consumer & Categories

Coca-Cola President: If We Don't Do This, We'll Soon Be Left Behind

No company can afford to rest on its laurels in a changing world, and Coca-Cola, the world's largest beverage maker, is no exception. "Nothing is more disruptive to the effectiveness of today's global organizations than the role technology plays," said John Murphy, President and CFO of The Coca-Cola Company. "If we don't use technology to adapt our operations and ways of working, we'll soon be obsolete. I think that's where digitalization as a disruptor should come in." Speaking at the Redburn Atlantic CEO Conference on November 28, 2023, Murphy discussed the company's digital transformation, product innovation, and bottling system strategy.

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Consumer & Categories

Mondelez Releases Global Snacking Report! Chinese 'Foodies' Value Portion Control More

To seize opportunities and drive growth in the new year, global snacking giant Mondelez International has released its third annual State of Snacking report. The report, conducted with The Harris Poll, surveyed thousands of consumers across 12 countries and regions, with a special focus on China, where business growth far exceeds global levels.

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Consumer & Categories

800 Billion! Wei Chuan's Lactic Acid Bacteria Beverages Undergo a Major Transformation

As demand for health beverages grows in the post-pandemic era, Wei Chuan has launched a major upgrade to its lactic acid bacteria beverage category. On August 26, during the livestream debut of Wei Chuan's China President Hsieh Tsung-Peng, two newly upgraded lactic acid bacteria products made their debut, with nationwide distribution expected by September.

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Brand Marketing

Nongfu Spring Annual Revenue Exceeds 20 Billion! Wahaha 46.9 Billion, Infinitus 23.9 Billion... Here's the Top 500 Private Enterprises List

The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce recently released the 2019 Top 500 Chinese Private Enterprises list, offering a glimpse into the performance of unlisted but renowned food and beverage private companies like Wahaha and Nongfu Spring. The ranking is based on 2018 annual revenue, with Nongfu Spring showing a remarkable 17.54% growth and Wahaha a slight 0.97% increase.

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Consumer & Categories

Latest: Nestlé and Starbucks Global Coffee Alliance Launches in China! We Talked with the Big Bosses of Both Sides

Nestlé has announced the official launch of its global coffee alliance with Starbucks in mainland China, introducing the new 'Starbucks At Home' product range. This means consumers can now buy Starbucks coffee products in more places and make a cup of Starbucks coffee at home just like in stores. Additionally, the two companies will provide the 'We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee' solution for out-of-store consumption scenarios, such as office pantries and hotel rooms.

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Consumer & Categories

Coconut Water Has Grown into an Increasingly Mature Beverage Category!

Coconut water sales continue to rise in multiple global markets, evolving from a trendy health drink into an increasingly mature beverage category. According to Euromonitor International, retail sales of coconut water in the U.S. have approached $2 billion. In China, a Mintel report shows steady growth in plant-based protein beverages perceived as nourishing, with coconut drinks being the fastest-growing subcategory.

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