• Lianhua Supermarket published annual report for year ended Dec. 31, 2025, highlighting ongoing shift toward customer-focused operations and higher-quality store formats.
• Group ended 2025 with 3,067 outlets across 27 provinces and municipalities, reflecting portfolio optimization and continued focus on core markets in Shanghai and Zhejiang.
• Store network reshaping continued, with 216 openings offset by 266 closures, as management exited weaker locations and prioritized Yangtze River Delta expansion.
• Hypermarket strategy moved toward smaller, community-based models, using store-specific restructuring to lift efficiency and expand leasing-led income streams.
• Supermarket operations emphasized fresh produce-led positioning and discount formats, while convenience stores reduced loss-making “tail-end” sites to improve operating quality.

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