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Goodbye! Low-Price Dumping and Big Data Price Discrimination: SAMR Takes Action!
On July 2, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the revised draft of the Regulations on Administrative Penalties for Price Violations for public comment. The draft proposes warnings and fines ranging from 0.1% to 0.5% of the previous year's total sales for new-type price violations such as 'big data price discrimination' and 'low-price dumping', with confiscation of illegal gains, and in severe cases, suspension of business or revocation of business licenses.
鲸落Near-field E-commerce: Reconstructing the FMCG Distribution Chain
On May 31, the Ministry of Commerce and 11 other departments issued guidelines on advancing the construction of 15-minute convenient living circles in cities, aiming to meet residents' daily consumption needs within a 15-minute walk. This article discusses how community commerce, especially traditional mom-and-pop stores, is being transformed by digital technologies and platforms like Alibaba's MMC, which leverages near-field e-commerce to reshape the FMCG distribution chain.
君子不器The Truth About Warehouse Club Profitability
Warehouse clubs originated in the U.S. after WWII, driven by urbanization, a growing middle class, and suburban commercial development. Unlike traditional retail, which profits from product markups and offers a wide SKU range, warehouse clubs act as 'trustees' for consumers, curating a limited selection of high-value items and relying primarily on membership fees for profit. In China, the format is booming again due to changing consumer attitudes, rising car ownership, and the suitability of bulk shopping for families.
我是庄帅Walmart, Costco, Carrefour, Metro, Yonghui, JD.com and Other 30 Retail Companies' Q1 2021 Results
Recently, over 30 retail giants including Walmart, Costco, Carrefour, Metro, Kroger, Best Buy, Tesco, 7&I Holdings, Aeon, Yonghui, Suning, Lotte, Marks & Spencer, and Home Depot released their Q1 2021 financial results. The Retail Circle has compiled them by region: the US, Europe, and Asia.
零售圈Community Group Buying Arrived: My Business Declined! Community Group Buying Arrived: My Business Grew!
This article explores the impact of community group buying on distributors in East China, presenting contrasting cases where some distributors saw significant declines while others achieved growth. It emphasizes the need for distributors to adapt, innovate, and collaborate with platforms to survive and thrive amidst new retail models.
周群Genki Forest Falls from the "Cloud"
Genki Forest's rise, like a stone thrown into a lake, stirred ripples in China's long-quiet beverage market. People are keen to dissect its success logic: geographic arbitrage, aesthetics as justice, influencer marketing, seizing the consumer mindshare of "0 sugar, 0 fat, 0 calories," and fully exploiting convenience store channel dividends. There is no shortage of criticism and doubt: "fake Japanese goods," "copycat," "inflated valuation," "sugar-free scam," and "consumer goods companies that focus too much on marketing and not enough on product will have no future." At the recent Yabuli Forum...
芽郁Community Group Buying Exposes Four Capabilities Traditional FMCG Professionals Must Possess
The article discusses how community group buying has disrupted traditional FMCG jobs, causing fear and resistance. It argues that to adapt, traditional FMCG professionals must enhance four key abilities: cognitive level, learning ability, adaptability, and thinking ability.
高级研究员 海游Former Three Squirrels Executives Sentenced, Founder Posts on Moments
Two former employees of Three Squirrels were sentenced for accepting bribes and embezzling company funds by selling scrap cardboard boxes. The case went viral on Weibo, with the court sentencing one to one year and ten months in prison and a fine of 100,000 yuan.
New DistributionBig-box Retail Growth Slows: How Can Distributors in Modern Trade Stabilize Their Business?
Recent Q1 earnings reports from major retailers show significant declines, reflecting weak growth in big-box stores. Distributors relying on this channel face declining sales and profits, prompting a need for internal efficiency improvements and external innovation to find new growth.
周群Focus on "Repair Power"! Yunnan Baiyao Oral Repair Mouthwash Launches Across Hema on 618
Oral care has entered the era of repair power, with mouthwash market growing rapidly. According to Euromonitor, China's mouthwash market reached 750 million yuan in 2020, up 11.78% year-on-year. Yunnan Baiyao Oral Health launched its Oral Repair Mouthwash across Hema stores on June 18, targeting Chinese dietary habits with repair benefits.
New DistributionMultiple Auchan Stores Renamed 'RT-Mart' Across China; Will 'Auchan' Disappear from China?
New Distribution has learned from multiple regions that several Auchan China stores have changed their signage to 'RT-Mart'. According to incomplete statistics, at least 10 Auchan stores have officially been renamed RT-Mart since May. The renaming is an inevitable move by Alibaba to integrate the two brands under Sun Art Retail after its acquisition. As early as April 8, RT-Mart CEO Lin Xiaohai stated that 'Alibaba and RT-Mart will definitely create chemical reactions, first by making RT-Mart independent.' According to his plan, RT-Mart is gradually carrying out...
New Distribution“Self-Procurement” Saves KA, “Group Wholesale” Saves Small Stores?
During market research, a new model called “group wholesale” (tuanpi) was discovered, which resonates with the author. The key difference between group buying and group wholesale is the target customer: community group buying targets households (2C), while community group wholesale targets street retail stores (2B). The value of group wholesale lies in constructing a new supply chain system for the retail industry. The idea that “group wholesale saves small stores” is the author's personal conjecture, but the business logic behind it could indeed save small stores. If group wholesale fails, similar business logic will emerge in the future because the market demands it.
刘春雄Avoiding the Sharp Edge and Striking the Weakness: Community Group Buying Spurs Accelerated Change in the Supermarket Industry
The frenzy of community group buying has reinforced the need for transformation in the supermarket industry. Despite first-quarter sales declines, many supermarkets now report steady improvement, with lower foot traffic but higher average transaction values and growing online sales. The impact of community group buying, coupled with regulatory intervention, is pushing supermarkets to optimize products and services to better meet consumer needs.
赵述评 赵驰Promotion in Practice: Don't Waste Money, Don't Misuse People, and Create Growth in Store Promotions!
Recently, I've been dealing with in-store promotions. Since our promotional activities are mostly managed by distributors, results vary, activities become mere formalities, and plans are simple and crude. Money is spent, but few things are accomplished. Today, let's sort out how to design a promotional activity. Essentially, promotional activities follow a fixed pattern, just like the eight steps of daily visits by route salespeople. First, let's look at the purpose of promotions: under any conditions of socialized mass production and commodity economy, on one hand, brand owners cannot fully know what products consumers need, where, when, and at what price they are willing to accept.
高级研究员 海游Promotion in Practice: Can Store Promoters Be Franchised?
This year we became the national general agent for several Unilever products. As our distribution network expands into various retail outlets, the biggest challenge is improving promoter efficiency. After consulting with distributors of milk, daily chemicals, and ham, I've gained insights. Many companies rely heavily on in-store sales; for example, the well-known brand ZJ generates over 50% of its mushroom sauce sales in stores. In terms of staffing, many distributors have promoter teams several times larger than their marketing teams.
高级研究员 海游Expiring Food Stores: It's All About Scale
Rapid expansion to achieve economies of scale early is crucial for expiring food stores. After being featured on CCTV News and gaining industry attention, this retail format has recently moved from niche enthusiasm to mainstream visibility. The market size for expiring food is estimated at over 10 billion yuan in 2020, with the broader snack industry exceeding 3 trillion yuan, suggesting the expiring food sector could be over 100 billion yuan.
赵小米Small Supermarkets Resist the Internet
The internet is powerful, but small supermarkets are resilient. Despite the wave of internet impacting offline retail, small supermarkets, including community stores, convenience stores, and mom-and-pop shops, have shown strong resistance, with over 75% of the 6.3 million such stores in China located in third-tier cities and below, contributing 40% of domestic FMCG shipments.
燃财经工作室Why Are Ice Creams Getting More Expensive?
Ice cream is being reinvented with creative shapes and flavors, driving up prices. From cultural creative ice creams at scenic spots to new brands and healthier options, the industry is expanding rapidly, with market size expected to exceed 160 billion yuan by 2021.
王梓旭First Jingxi Convenience Store Opens in Jinan: Making Community Life More Affordable and Heartwarming
Today we take you to visit a brand-new convenience store—Jingxi Convenience Store (cooperation channel available via 'Read Original' at the end of the article). It's not just a convenience store; it hides many details and surprises that serve consumers. What makes it special? Let's find out together!
京喜连连的元宝君Supermarkets, Don't Panic! Is Community Group Buying Really Cheaper?
Low prices have become synonymous with community group buying, but is it truly cheaper than offline retail? This article analyzes the logic behind the 'cheap' label, reveals the real cost structure, and offers strategic advice for supermarkets to defend their market share.
李彬 何年Community Stores Eye Platform Interest, Platforms Eye Group-Buying Site Principal
In the seemingly calm community group-buying circle, a war without gunpowder has begun, and choosing sides has become a challenge for small merchants. As internet giants and retail supermarkets enter the fray, major community group-buying brands are leveraging convenience stores, laundromats, courier stations, and even beauty salons and tobacco stalls to grab market share. Meanwhile, these community stores have become pickup points, displaying promotional posters for various platforms. Some retail stores even neatly display ads for four or five community group-buying platforms, attempting multi-line development. However, as cooperation deepens, some operators are discovering that they may have been 'played' by the platforms, and the platforms are encroaching on their core business.
懂懂本尊Battle for the Lower-Tier Market: Can Convenience Stores Outcompete Mom-and-Pop Shops?
As chain convenience stores rapidly expand, mom-and-pop shops are not standing still. The competition in lower-tier markets is intensifying, with both sides leveraging their strengths—chains offering quality and standardized service, while independent shops rely on flexibility and community ties.
王梓旭Heavyweight | Full Version of the "2020-2021 Research Report on B2B2C Cooperation of Retail Small Stores in Lower-Tier Markets" Released
As competition in first- and second-tier markets intensifies, lower-tier markets have become a breakthrough for consumer goods companies and internet companies seeking new growth. Major internet companies are also laying out strategies to seize the dividends of lower-tier markets through sharing and community group buying. Meanwhile, brand owners and distributors are actively seeking more store coverage and consumer reach through cooperation with new business formats such as B2B and community group buying. Correctly understanding lower-tier markets and their consumers has become a crucial prerequisite for FMCG companies and internet giants to win the battle in these markets, and the digitalization of retail stores in lower-tier markets has become a key lever.
New DistributionLarge Supermarkets Entering Community Group Buying: Prepared or Desperate?
“All local retail enterprises must be ruthlessly ground down by the internet several times before they wake up.” This was the frustrated assessment of industry insiders at the rise of community group buying. According to industry media Lingshou, nearly 10 listed supermarket chains reported that their overall performance fluctuated from high growth to slowdown and then to a sharp decline, with their secondary market performance also experiencing doubling, flattening, and halving, showing a “ice and fire” phenomenon between the beginning and end of the year, a timeline that coincidentally aligns with the trajectory of community group buying.
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