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HotMaxx, Three Squirrels and Others Eye Fresh Food Supermarket Business
Fresh food supermarkets are attracting a wave of new cross-industry players. Recently, HotMaxx opened a new 'HotMaxx OK' fresh food store in Shanghai, which mainly sells fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, aquatic products, and bakery items, unlike its previous discount stores. Beyond HotMaxx, snack food companies like Zhao Yiming Snacks under Mingming Henmang, Haoxianglai under Wanchen Group, and traditional snack giants such as Three Squirrels and Bestore are all entering the fresh food supermarket sector through different paths. For example, Three Squirrels has opened 37 lifestyle stores in cities around Anhui, focusing on high-density communities.
林京Investing Tens of Millions, Supermarket Giants Flock to Learn from Pangdonglai
Another supermarket giant has become a disciple of Pangdonglai. Wumart Supermarket in Beijing's Haidian District has closed for renovation, with plans to reopen with a younger team. Before Wumart, over ten regional chains had been transformed by Pangdonglai, and last year, major listed companies like Yonghui, Bubugao, and Zhongbai Group joined the trend, investing heavily in similar overhauls.
林京300 Days After Hema's Leadership Change: Rapid Expansion, Accelerated Downmarket Push, and Franchise Opening
Hema Fresh, primarily targeting middle-class consumers in first- and second-tier cities, is expanding into more cities and downmarket areas. In Xuzhou, bakery and novelty beverages attract more local residents than seafood and fresh produce. In 2024, Hema opened 72 new stores at a pace of one every five days, the fastest in five years, with one-third in lower-tier cities and counties.
林京Young Shoppers Are Losing Interest in Discount Stores' 'Wool'
Tian Yu recently felt frustrated shopping at 'Hi-Tech Go' when she found an extra 4 yuan on her bill for a face mask and two orange juices, due to the store's member and non-member pricing. She questioned why she should pay 99 yuan for a membership to enjoy better discounts at a discount store. Similar complaints are popping up on Xiaohongshu, reflecting a growing dissatisfaction with membership models at discount stores.
林京Franchise Expansion and Low-Price Strategy: Who Still Buys Moutai Ice Cream?
Despite the popularity of Moutai ice cream, it is not a lucrative business for franchisees. The product's high price and limited variety, coupled with a shift towards affordable ice cream and increased competition from new tea drinks, pose challenges. Moutai's primary goal is brand rejuvenation, but the long-term conversion of young consumers to high-end liquor remains uncertain.
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