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JD New Channel Launches 'Didi Chuxing' Model, Turning Millions of Small Shop Owners into Brand Merchandisers
On the morning of September 11, the author was invited to attend JD New Channel's 'Walker Promotion Platform Media Sharing Session', where Zhu Hongfang, General Manager of the Innovation Marketing Department of JD Mall's New Channel Division, introduced the Walker Promotion Platform. This article shares with readers what this new system is and its significance for the FMCG industry. In the 3A marketing strategy of Available, Affordable, and Acceptable, the first core task is to make products available, which includes distributing products to ubiquitous points of sale and managing sales terminals effectively.
赵波Is Spring Coming for Localized B2B E-commerce?
New Distribution's recent survey of the top 40 Chinese cities by economic output reveals a wave of localized B2B e-commerce platforms outperforming national players. These platforms, often founded by local distributors, leverage shared warehousing and distribution to gain traction, signaling a potential shift in the FMCG distribution landscape.
赵波Moutai Moves 2,800 Distributors Online with 'Moutai Cloud Merchant': Is Manufacturer-Distributor Direct E-commerce Reliable?
Moutai Group announced the full launch of its e-commerce platform 'Moutai Cloud Merchant' on September 9, inviting its 2,800 distributors and exclusive stores nationwide to join. The platform, which began trial operations in December 2015 and officially launched in June 2016, has attracted over 2,800 distributors and 250,000 members, with cumulative sales exceeding 4 billion yuan.
赵波Where Is the Way Out for Manufacturers Facing B2B Platforms?
Retail has formed a four-sector landscape: KA, platform-based B2C, horizontally integrated retail, and small stores. Manufacturers are losing bargaining power to each sector due to traffic distribution rights, and B2B platforms pose a similar threat. However, unlike B2C, B2B platforms should have open traffic systems, allowing manufacturers to retain control over promotion (traffic) systems while outsourcing order and delivery systems.
刘春雄These Ten Supermarkets Are China's Own, with Competitiveness No Less Than Multinational Chains!
This article highlights ten Chinese-owned supermarket chains that compete strongly with international retailers, detailing their unique features, sales figures, and store counts for 2016, along with a note on the upcoming CFIC China FMCG + Internet Conference.
New DistributionWhat Supports the Survival of Japan's Physical Retail?
Compared to China's booming e-commerce, Japan's physical retail seems quieter, yet it thrives. This article explores the reasons behind Japan's successful physical retail, including quality assurance, customer respect, coexistence with e-commerce, tax policies, and craftsmanship, offering lessons for China's physical retail.
New DistributionWhen JD and Alibaba Both Sell Goods to Small Shops, Should Distributors Transform?
In recent years, FMCG B2B has become hot, with JD and Alibaba entering the industry and announcing plans to transform millions of small shops. This article discusses whether distributors should embrace internet transformation, and invites them to participate in a survey on their attitudes towards internet transformation.
New DistributionWeChat Opens Offline WeStore; Unmanned Fast Food Arrives; Traditional Supermarkets to Decline 24.6% in Four Years; 'Kava' Drink is a 'New Drug'!
WeChat opens its first offline store, WeStore, at its headquarters. Unmanned fast food factories are revolutionizing the industry. A report predicts a 24.6% decline in traditional supermarkets by 2021. A popular drink 'Kava' is found to contain a controlled substance.
New DistributionB2B: A Method to Double Small Store Performance
To support the compilation of New Distribution's '2017 FMCG B2B Industry Competitiveness White Paper', our team conducted in-depth field research in cities with advanced FMCG B2B development. The research revealed that most small stores operate unprofessionally, potentially doubling their performance with more professional practices.
鲍跃忠How Should County-Level Distributors Transform in the Face of Internet Impact? Is E-commerce the Best Way Out?
After visiting several county-level distributors in East China, the author found that many are anxious about internet giants encroaching on their business with diverse products, flexible promotions, and one-stop procurement. They wonder if they must transform to e-commerce to survive, but the author argues that B2B in county markets is not yet mature and suggests more measured improvements rather than radical changes.
赵波JD.com Goes Left, Alibaba Goes Right: Who Will Cover 1 Million Small Stores Faster?
On August 28, Alibaba announced plans to create 10,000 'Tmall Small Stores' in the 2018 fiscal year, and by 2018, its Retail Link platform aims to cover 1 million small stores with 30-minute delivery. These stores are traditional community mom-and-pop shops upgraded through Alibaba's platform, gaining access to Tmall's supply chain and guidance.
妮可Daily News: Suguo Opens 11 Stores; Walmart Launches Voice Shopping; AI Brewing Emerges; AB InBev Partners with Diageo...
On August 29, 2017, Suguo opened 11 stores, Moutai discussed price control, Yanghe reported revenue of 11.53 billion yuan, Walmart partnered with Google for voice shopping, Kirin and IntelligentX used AI for brewing, AB InBev partnered with Diageo for Guinness distribution in China, and Modern Dairy faced a market gap due to handover.
New DistributionAfter JD's New Path, Alibaba's Retail Link Also Aims to Win Over 1 Million Small Stores!
On August 28, Alibaba Group's B2B business unit, Retail Link, held a global strategy conference in Hangzhou with the theme 'Trees make a forest, rivers flow to the sea.' Retail Link announced it will cover 1 million small stores in the next year, having already surpassed 500,000 stores, becoming one of the platforms with the most store coverage in the FMCG B2B sector.
New DistributionUS to Close 8,640 Retail Stores! How Did This Japanese Company Still Net 10 Billion?
The global retail industry is facing a wave of store closures, with the US expected to close 8,640 stores in 2017, surpassing the 2008 peak. Amid this turmoil, Japanese convenience store chain 7-Eleven has thrived by leveraging a shared economy model, connecting small retailers, factories, and distribution centers to achieve high efficiency and profitability.
颜艳春"Mom-and-Pop Stores" vs. Convenience Stores: The Result Is Surprisingly Unexpected...
The internet has provided convenience stores and supermarkets with a platform for profit, enabling fast payment and delivery while eliminating many hassles. But store owners shouldn't worry too much—residents living nearby are your most stable customer base! Convenience stores can't beat your mom-and-pop stores.
New DistributionNew Products & News: Oreo and Luzhou Laojiao Launch New Products; Dali's H1 Harvest; Walmart Fined 60,000 Yuan; Lai Yifen Rat Incident; Junlebao Gets 12 Formula Registrations; Shengmu Issues Profit Warning
This issue covers new product launches by Oreo and Luzhou Laojiao, Dali's strong first-half results, Walmart's fine for substandard frozen zongzi, a rat found at a Lai Yifen store, Junlebao's formula registrations, and Shengmu's profit warning.
New DistributionFMCG B2B Platform Market Competitiveness Analysis - Jinan Market Research Report
New Distribution recently conducted a market survey in 20 of China's top 40 economic cities, partnering with multiple brand owners and distributors, to assess the current state of FMCG B2B platforms. The findings were released at the 'Third China FMCG + Internet' conference during the Chongqing Autumn Sugar & Wine Fair, as the '2017 China FMCG B2B Industry Competitiveness Report'. This report evaluates platforms across dimensions such as coverage, penetration, supply chain organization, operations, delivery capability, and service visits, providing a comprehensive competitiveness assessment.
新经销团队New Products & News: Evergrande Spring, Deyun She; China Resources, Tenuo Report Earnings; Three Squirrels Opens Another Store; JD Supermarket Targets Third- and Fourth-Tier Cities; Nestle Water Accused of Fraud
This issue covers new product launches, including Evergrande Spring's Hong Kong version mineral water and Deyun She's food products, as well as financial reports from China Resources Beer and Tenuo International. It also includes news about Three Squirrels' new store, JD Supermarket's expansion into lower-tier cities, and a lawsuit against Nestle's Poland Spring water.
New DistributionNew Products & News: Mars, Tea π Updates; FMCG Companies' Half-Year Reports; Huabin First Responds to 'Red Bull Trademark' Dispute; Yatang Xiaochao Opens Direct Stores; Wahaha's Tech Path
This issue covers new product launches like Mars' spicy Snickers and Tea π's QQ-AR packaging, half-year financial reports from major FMCG companies, Huabin Group's response to the Red Bull trademark dispute, Yatang Xiaochao's direct store openings, and Wahaha's recognition as a national technology innovation demonstration enterprise.
New DistributionNew Products & News: Junlebao and Starbucks Launch New Products; Thai Red Bull Publicly Accuses Yan Bin; Swire Coca-Cola Sees Strong Performance; Walmart Net Income Declines; Suning Plans Convenience Stores in Nanjing...
This issue covers new product launches by Junlebao and Starbucks, a Malaysian honey soda entering the market, and a new brand strategy by Hai'ao. It also reports on Thai Red Bull's legal action against Yan Bin, Swire Coca-Cola's strong first-half results, Walmart's Q2 earnings decline, Orion's sales drop in China, Reckitt Benckiser's sale of its food business, and Suning's upcoming unmanned convenience store in Nanjing.
New DistributionThe '818 Supermarket Festival' Puts Zhanghe Tianxia at the Forefront Again!
Following Alibaba's '11.11' and JD.com's '6.18', Zhanghe Tianxia has launched the '818 Supermarket Festival', now in its third year. Unlike consumer-focused events, this festival is a dedicated promotional occasion for 6 million small and medium supermarket terminals across China, making it the only large-scale promotional event in the domestic B2B sector. This article explores the motivations behind Zhanghe's creation of '818'.
赵波A Heartfelt Distribution Note from an FMCG Salesperson: Show Some Care for Small Shop Owners!
Every salesperson spends a long time talking with shop owners to discover their needs through conversation. 'Sometimes they care less about whether I hit my sales target and more about what they can help me with—they truly treat me as a friend.' Enduring hardship and heat is the price for sales success.
邹佳金RT-Mart Opens Convenience Stores, 7-Eleven Starts Selling Vegetables: After Capital Passion and Corporate Impulse, Will It Leave a Mess for the Industry?
Convenience stores will not be like bike-sharing or ride-hailing apps, an area that can be ignited instantly by capital alone. Capital may ultimately be disappointed, and so may the companies hoping to make a mark in this field with capital.
陈岳峰Will 30-Minute Express Delivery Become the New Retail Trend?
If the cost of 30-minute delivery drops below 3 yuan per order, express delivery will become the mainstream shopping method; if express delivery shopping becomes mainstream, the retail industry will be reshaped.
张陈勇