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Ren Zhengfei and Tao Huabi: The King and Queen of Guizhou Business, Earning Foreign Money for China! China's Pride!
Despite Guizhou's reputation as a poor and barren land, two individuals from this mountainous province have risen to global prominence: Ren Zhengfei, founder of Huawei, and Tao Huabi, creator of the Lao Gan Ma chili sauce brand. Both embody the 'Guizhou business spirit' through their perseverance, technical innovation, and refusal to list their companies, instead focusing on earning foreign money for China.
锟爷Top 10 Events in China's FMCG Industry in 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, the FMCG industry has seen fewer land grabs and more cautious survival. Let's review the top 10 events of 2016 and their impact on 2017.
老纳Ten Years Under Uni-President, Why Hasn't Jianlibao Made a Comeback?
Jianlibao's contradictory appeal lies in its advertisements constantly seeking to evoke emotional resonance from the post-80s generation, while the main consumer group of beverages has long become the post-90s and even post-00s. This means that, from a communication perspective, Jianlibao's advertising may have missed its target audience. Twenty years ago, Jianlibao, once ubiquitous on streets and alleys, is now nowhere to be found on more than twenty shelves in the beverage section of a large supermarket. Twenty years ago, in 1996, was Jianlibao's peak, with sales exceeding 5 billion yuan. Twenty years later...
汪晓慧 王雪乔National Icon Wang Shouyi: A 3-Yuan Seasoning Box Builds a Billion-Dollar Business Empire!
In China's national brand arena, Laoganma leads the way, but it's not alone. Wang Shouyi Thirteen Spices, born in Zhumadian, Henan, is a similar enterprise: 32 years dedicated to one industry, zero tolerance for counterfeits, flat management, product excellence, no financing, no listing, no loans, no debts, and family-run. Its humble image rivals Laoganma: a yellow poker-style box with the founder's portrait and handwritten 'Thirteen Spices' logo, priced around 3 yuan...
邓一喜Instant Noodle Market Not Optimistic? Premium Noodles Rise Strongly!
In recent years, the food category in FMCG has seen weak growth, with the instant noodle segment particularly underperforming. However, recent data shows signs of recovery. According to Kantar Worldpanel's continuous monitoring of 40,000 urban Chinese households, instant noodles have been recovering since 2016, with the third quarter reversing the decline and achieving the first positive sales growth in recent years. Master Kong Holdings also reported a narrowing decline in its instant noodle business in Q3 2016.
New DistributionWhy Do Top Salespeople Perform Well? Because They Do These Things!
Top salespeople excel in every aspect, which is not only valuable to the company but also crucial for their own career development. But how can one become a top salesperson? This article outlines the five principles and six abilities that top salespeople possess, including taking responsibility, being proactive, maintaining high standards, and continuously improving.
New DistributionPerformance Is Dignity, Profit Is the Future
This article outlines ten workplace rules emphasizing that performance is the ultimate measure of an employee's value, and that problems are opportunities for improvement and growth. It stresses that employees must solve problems, create results, and contribute to the company's profits to secure their position and salary.
New DistributionInternet+, + Your Head! Why Did These Awesome Internet Companies Die in 2016?
Capital is like an aphrodisiac: too much can kill, too little makes life worse than death. For startups, the most direct way to survive the winter is to secure the next round of funding, but statistics show only about a quarter of projects will get Series B funding this year, and most may die before that. 2015 saw a wave of traditional enterprise closures; 2016 saw a wave of 'Internet+' enterprise closures. As the year ends, capital has gone home, and startups that relied on it are exposed, dying before the new year.
今日毕Uni-President Layoffs: How Can FMCG Companies Save Themselves in 2017?
In the second half of 2016, Uni-President made significant moves, replacing two top executives in a single day, with Hou Ronglong succeeding Lo Chih-hsiung as president, and then Liu Xinhua taking over Hou's role as general manager. In the post-Lo era, Uni-President's transformation continues, including selling off Jianlibao and Jinmailang to focus on its core business, followed by internal restructuring and layoffs. The article discusses the challenges and strategies for FMCG companies in 2017, emphasizing the importance of the Spring Festival as a sales opportunity and the need to develop internal resources rather than relying solely on new product launches.
老纳Turning the Tide! Master Kong's Q3 Results Show Improvement, Beverages Stand Out
On November 28, Master Kong (00322.HK) released its Q3 results, with revenue of USD 2,722 million (RMB 18.789 billion), down 1.52% YoY, and net profit of USD 221 million (RMB 1.525 billion), up 17.37% YoY. Notably, the revenue decline slowed significantly compared to the first half's 13.94% drop (excluding FX impact, Q3 grew about 4% YoY).
New DistributionThis Winter Is a Bit Cold: Big Players Are Selling Off Brands One After Another, and This Time It's Jianlibao!
The FMCG industry has seen a series of notable sell-offs recently, including Danone selling Robust, Coca-Cola selling its China bottling business, Evergrande selling its FMCG division, COFCO selling Golden Monkey and Wugudaochang, and Shengmu Dairy selling shares. Now, another heavyweight and legendary company is being sold: Guangdong Jianlibao, once known as the "Oriental Magic Water." In the 1990s, even giants like Coca-Cola and Pepsi had to yield to Jianlibao. After its capital chain broke in the early 2000s, the troubled brand has been kept alive through multiple ownership changes, eventually being acquired by Uni-President, which is now selling it.
New DistributionFive Major Problems Why Traditional Enterprises Fail to Meet Performance Targets
As 2016's first three quarters have passed, many companies are conducting preliminary annual reviews. Due to the domestic economic environment and the impact of mobile internet, many enterprises and employees have failed to meet their performance targets. This article analyzes the five main problems behind these shortfalls and suggests that mobile internet tools can help address them.
谭长春Wugu Daochang Put Up for Sale: Is COFCO Set to Abandon Its Instant Noodle Business?
COFCO Wugu Daochang Food Co., Ltd. is listing its 100% equity and 53.679 million yuan in claims for transfer on the Beijing Equity Exchange. The move signals COFCO's potential exit from the instant noodle business, as the subsidiary has struggled with losses and declining market share.
New DistributionNestlé: From Baby Food to the World's Largest Food Group | [Ten-Minute Company History]
This installment of the 'Company History' column introduces Nestlé, the world's largest food producer. Nearly 150 years ago, Henri Nestlé saved many infants' lives with his great invention. Through its 'glocalization' philosophy and continuous acquisitions, Nestlé has become one of the most efficient companies in business globalization.
全球君After Two Failed IPO Attempts, Can Xiangpiaopiao, Whose Cups Circle the Globe Four Times, Still Be Saved?
This article examines the challenges facing Xiangpiaopiao, a leading Chinese cup milk tea brand, after two failed IPO attempts. Despite its early success and market dominance, the company struggles with high advertising costs, a single-product strategy, channel attrition, and intense competition, raising questions about its future viability.
胡二伙Faster Than You Think: AB InBev May Acquire Coca-Cola
While we were happily shopping, the UK's Telegraph reported that Coca-Cola could be AB InBev's next acquisition target. The British media made this bold guess based on several reasons: first, AB InBev has a '2020 Dream Incentive Plan' where if the company achieves $100 billion in revenue within four years, 65 senior executives would share a $350 million bonus, each receiving about $5.4 million. However, after acquiring SABMiller, annual revenue is only $55 billion, far from the target, so they may need to continue acquiring. Second, sources close to AB InBev's Brazilian shareholders suggest Coca-Cola is a target. Third, while acquiring Coca-Cola seems distant, the Telegraph analyzed that dreams are worth having.
啤酒日报China Resources Beer, Now Fully Owned, Kicks Off M&A Spree with €5 Billion Bid for Eastern European Brands
According to Reuters, five bidders, including China Resources, have advanced to the second round of bidding for SABMiller's Central European beer brands, with offers exceeding €5 billion (approximately RMB 36.82 billion). The assets include Czech Pilsner Urquell and Polish Tyskie and Lech, and other bidders include Asahi Group Holdings, Bain Capital, Advent International, PPF Group, and Jacobs Holding AG.
界面新闻Do You Know Carrefour Has a 'Child' Called 'Easy Carrefour'? It's About to Multiply Across China
Retail giant Carrefour is planning to expand in China with a lighter, more agile format: small convenience stores named 'Easy Carrefour'. The company aims to open 40 Easy Carrefour stores by the end of this year. Currently, 17 have been opened in Shanghai, and with just over a month left in the year, Carrefour will need to open more than 20 in the coming weeks. Carrefour has indicated that Easy Carrefour will expand beyond Shanghai, but specific cities have not been disclosed.
水原瓜子Can 'Universal Dealers' Save Want Want, Whose Market Value Has Evaporated by 100 Billion?
How long has it been since you bought Want Want milk or eaten Want Want snow rice crackers? Perhaps you can't even remember. But Cai Yanming, chairman of China Want Want Holdings, knows well—he retained his title as Taiwan's richest person on the 2016 Forbes global rich list. Yet, despite the title, Cai can't smile, as the company's total market value has evaporated by HK$100 billion over the past two years.
李三年Want Want Loses Its Edge: Market Value Evaporates by 100 Billion HKD as Taiwanese Enterprises Face Collective Crisis
Since early 2015, China Want Want (0151.HK) has repurchased its shares 101 times, spending over 3 billion HKD, yet its market value has fallen from a peak of over 170 billion HKD in 2014 to around 60 billion HKD. Along with other Taiwanese-backed giants like Master Kong and Sun Art Retail, Want Want is facing declining performance and shrinking market value, signaling a collective crisis for Taiwanese enterprises in mainland China.
面包财经Major Controversy: Has China's Economy Reached the Bottom of the 'L' Shape?
At the third Shenzhen Damesha China Innovation Forum, economists debated whether China's economy has hit the bottom of its 'L'-shaped growth. Some believe it is near or at the bottom, while others, like economist Li Yining, argue the turning point is far off. The forum highlighted concerns about risk control in the coming year.
卢丽涛 王玉凤Evergrande Spring Water Rapidly Sold at End of September, New Factory Reported at End of October - What is Evergrande Playing At?
At the end of September, China Evergrande Group disclosed the rapid sale of its mineral water, grain and oil, and dairy businesses. However, a recent news item has left us puzzled: a government website reported that Evergrande Spring Water is building a new factory. What is Evergrande up to?
New DistributionFMCG Sales Growth in Q3 Is Decent—Are You Dragging Down the Average?
Time is running out to hit your KPIs. According to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, FMCG sales in Q3 2016 grew 3.6% year-on-year, down from 4.6% in Q2, but still the second-highest growth since Q2 2015. Growth in smaller cities outpaced that in provincial capitals and mega-cities, with county-level cities up 4.7% and county towns up 4.2%.
凯度消费者指数Six Golden Rules and Data for Supermarket Product Display! Can Display Affect 24% of Sales Achievement?
Product display is a highly technical practical operation that tests business wisdom. The following key points aim to improve frontline staff's business level and store efficiency. First, let's look at these golden rules for supermarket product display: 1. At a glance: place impulse-buying products such as bestsellers and high-profit items at eye level, with labels facing customers; for lower shelves that are hard to see, tilt the displayed products. 2. Within easy reach: avoid placing products too high, especially considering that housewives are around 160cm tall; provide tools for picking fresh food; place fragile items at chest height to avoid customer concerns about damage.
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