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Under Trillion-Yuan Growth in FMCG, How Did This Biscuit Win Over 300 Million Fans to Become a Blockbuster Product?
In August 2019, in Guangdong, a convenience store's shelves of Meiji Panda Biscuits quickly emptied, convincing the store owner of the product's profitability. The biscuit's popularity on Douyin, with over 300 million views for the 'shake into a ball' trend, has made it a hit among Gen Z, supported by distributor trust and the strategic efforts of its Chinese general agent, Oriental Express.
New DistributionWhy Are Foreign Supermarkets Suffering a Major Defeat in China?
After 20 years of operation, foreign supermarkets like Carrefour have either closed stores, sold out, or embraced local giants. With Carrefour China being acquired by Suning and CP Lotus facing losses and privatization, the topic of foreign supermarkets' failure in China has resurfaced.
燃财经工作室Half of Foreign Retail Giants Exit China; Three Types of Enterprises Gradually Dominate
The withdrawal of foreign retailers marks the end of an era and the beginning of another. According to a survey by Southern Metropolis Daily, 12 of the 19 foreign retail giants that entered China in the past 20 years have exited, with only two performing well. As Auchan, Carrefour, and Metro exit one after another, local players like Wumart, China Resources, and Yonghui have risen to dominate the market, while new entrants like Costco and ALDI face an uncertain future.
马宁宁 李俊强Straight Men Don't Understand Convenience Stores
This article explores why convenience stores are thriving despite low average transaction values, attributing their success to providing a comfortable space and emotional value, especially for young women, which straight men often overlook.
房煜Is the Unmanned Retail Trend Over? A Look at Japan Might Change Your Mind
In 2017, 3 billion yuan was invested in unmanned retail, but by 2018 many startups faced high theft and operating costs. Examining Japan's vending machine history, this article argues that demand for unmanned retail is mature, but success lies with brand owners and niche self-service machines, not retail operators.
治维Carrefour Sells Out, Walmart Struggles: Who Is Besieging the Big Supermarkets?
After 60 years in operation, Carrefour has sold 80% of its China business to Suning.com for 4.8 billion yuan and exited the market. As big-box retailers like Carrefour and Walmart face declining sales and store closures, small-format stores such as convenience stores and fresh food shops are encroaching on their territory, signaling a shift in consumer preferences.
爱便利店的DT君Unmanned Stores, Unremembered
Unmanned retail, once a hot trend in China, has seen its bubble burst as companies like BingoBox face financial troubles and lawsuits. The article explores the challenges of unmanned stores, including high costs, low sales, and regulatory issues, and how some entrepreneurs are pivoting to more practical applications of unmanned technology.
AI财经社作者The Billion-Dollar Industry Behind Near-Expiry Food: Supermarkets, E-commerce, Charity, and Cross-Border Shopping
Near-expiry food, once a niche market, is emerging as a billion-dollar opportunity globally. From specialized supermarkets in Europe to e-commerce platforms in China, businesses are finding innovative ways to reduce waste and profit from these products, despite challenges in consumer acceptance and standardization.
陈玉清Convenience Stores Get Their Biggest Boost Ever, Mom-and-Pop Shops Face a Time of 'Recruitment'
The Ministry of Commerce has issued a policy to promote the branding and chain development of convenience stores, marking unprecedented official support. This move raises industry standards with 'six unifications' and signals a potential major reshuffle for mom-and-pop shops, which may face recruitment or elimination.
房煜Hou Yi of Hema on New Retail: "The Era of One-Size-Fits-All Is Over"
Hou Yi, president of Alibaba's Hema business group, said in an interview that new retail has entered a new phase where a one-size-fits-all approach no longer works, and Hema will focus on localized, refined operations this year. He also revealed plans to expand Hema Fresh stores and explore multiple formats like Hema Market, aiming for 200 stores by the end of September.
New DistributionThe Great Defeat of Foreign Supermarkets (Carrefour)
Since Carrefour opened its first store in China in 1995, foreign supermarkets experienced rapid expansion but later faced decline due to rising costs, policy changes, e-commerce competition, and the growth of local rivals. By 2019, Carrefour China was sold to Suning, marking the end of an era for foreign supermarkets in China.
有趣有料的After 26 Years in China, Why Are Vending Machines Still Struggling?
Vending machines first appeared in China in 1993, but despite interest from FMCG giants, they remain a tiny part of the retail landscape. Differences in population distribution, labor costs, culture, and retail diversity, among other factors, have hindered their growth compared to Japan.
李青林Hema Reflects, What About Alibaba?
Reflection has been Hema's theme for the past six months, but its problems stem not only from its own management and strategy but also from Alibaba's positioning and coordination. This article argues that Alibaba's strategic planning, supply chain delegation, and organizational culture issues have hindered Hema's development, leaving it in a difficult position.
刘 宇 豪Opening a FamilyMart Convenience Store: You Can Save a Little Money, but Don't Expect to Get Rich
FamilyMart appears to be powerful, but it can only be described as 'small profits, quick turnover.' In 2018, the convenience store industry experienced a 'song of ice and fire' with expansion and closures, such as Bianlifeng's rapid growth in Beijing and the overnight collapse of Linjia's 168 stores. This article analyzes the profitability of opening a FamilyMart store in Shanghai, concluding that it is not very profitable.
庄涂Avoiding Laoganma, How Hubang Overtook in the Chili Sauce Market from the Delivery Scene?
The chili sauce market is worth 40 billion yuan, with Laoganma dominating at around 4.5 billion in annual sales. Hubang, a startup, avoided direct competition by focusing on the delivery scene, developing over 100,000 restaurant terminals and achieving 200% annual growth.
袁来The "Old vs. New" Battle in Convenience Stores!
Alibaba's Tmall Xiaodian, JD's JD Convenience Store, and Suning Xiaodian's ambitious plan to open 20,000 stores are disrupting the traditional convenience store sector. Local chains like Meiyijia and Tianfu are accelerating, while Japanese chains like 7-Eleven and Lawson are also expanding downward. The real path for China's convenience stores is a dual-driven model of new retail and operational excellence.
零售商业评论Nine Years of Legal Battle with Guangzhou Pharmaceutical: Who Did JDB Really Lose To?
The long-running trademark dispute between JDB and Guangzhou Pharmaceutical over the 'Wong Lo Kat' brand has taken a new turn, with the Supreme People's Court ordering a retrial. Despite this, JDB has suffered significant setbacks in the market, facing financial, marketing, and distribution challenges.
林川Blue Moon: A Channel Revolution That Ends Where It Began
Blue Moon's decade-long rise was built on strategic foresight and aggressive KA retail investment, but a 2015 break with big-box stores and a radical 'Moon House + O2O' overhaul backfired, forcing a quiet return to offline channels. The case offers lessons on consumer education, employee incentives, and the risks of betting on a single new product.
比月皎A Convenience Store Evolution War Triggered by Cooking Oil
The traditional retail industry's long-held principle of maximizing profits by lowering raw material costs is undergoing a conversion. Recently, a subtle yet profound change has been occurring in the industry, as convenience store chain Bianlifeng announced it has adopted Arawana non-GMO soybean oil in all its self-operated hot meals, making it the first chain convenience store in China to do so.
周天财经RT-Mart Tears Off the 'New Retail' Label
In April 1997, a sign reading 'Shanghai RT-Mart Co., Ltd.' was hung by the Huangpu River, marking the beginning of a journey that would transform Chinese retail over the next two decades. RT-Mart, founded by Taiwan's Ruentex Group, initially struggled but found success by shifting from a wholesale model to a hypermarket format, offering abundance and low prices. However, with the rise of e-commerce, RT-Mart faced challenges and partnered with Alibaba in 2018 for new retail transformation, yet it remains uncertain whether this partnership will restore its former glory.
号司君Foreign Retail Giants' Failed Gold Rush in China: Once Easy Money, but Chinese Rivals Prove Too Tough?
This article examines why foreign retail giants like Carrefour and Walmart, which once dominated China's market, have retreated or struggled, attributing their decline to supply chain inefficiencies and the rise of agile local competitors like Dazhong and Yonghui, as well as the shift to e-commerce.
蒋培宇The 38-Year History of Chinese Supermarkets: How Did They Grow Under the Pressure of Walmart and Carrefour?
This article traces the evolution of China's supermarket industry over 38 years, from the early self-service stores to the rise of domestic chains like Yonghui and Dazhong, and the eventual retreat of foreign giants like Carrefour and Walmart. It highlights the impact of e-commerce and the new retail revolution led by Alibaba and Tencent, which have reshaped the sector.
甲方研究社Carrefour's Tang Jianian: Seven Years in China, a Story of Success and Failure
This article reviews the seven-year tenure of Thierry Garnier as head of Carrefour China, detailing his achievements and the challenges that led to Carrefour's decline in China. It examines the factors behind Carrefour's exit from the Chinese market and what Garnier's departure signifies for his career.
孙园Practical Thoughts on Several Approaches to Digitizing Small Stores: From Sit-Down Merchants to Cloud Merchants
Small stores have become the frontier of FMCG industry internetization. This article explores various methods to empower these stores, from optimizing existing operations to leveraging new channels like community group buying, and outlines the evolution from traditional sit-down merchants to cloud merchants.
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