Core Viewpoint - The resignation of Yuan Lefu from multiple positions within the company is officially announced, citing personal reasons, and it will not affect the normal operation of the board [1] Group 1: Resignation Details - Yuan Lefu submitted his resignation on November 7, 2025, from his roles as Vice Chairman, Director, and member of both the Audit and Strategic Committees [1] - His resignation is effective immediately upon delivery to the board and does not lead to a breach of the minimum number of board members required by law [1] - The company will proceed with the election of a new director in accordance with relevant laws and regulations [1]

证券代码：002251 证券简称：步步高 公告编号：2025-044 步步高商业连锁股份有限公司 本公司及董事会全体成员保证公告内容的真实、准确和完整，不存在虚假记载、误导 性陈述或重大遗漏。 1 步步高商业连锁股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）董事会于 2025 年 11 月 7 日收到董事袁乐夫先生递交的辞职报告，袁乐夫先生因个人原因辞去公司第七 届董事会副董事长、董事、董事会审计委员会委员和董事会战略委员会委员职务， 辞职后，袁乐夫先生在公司及子公司不再担任任何职务。 袁乐夫先生原定任期至公司第七届董事会任期届满，根据《公司法》《深圳 证券交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 1 号——主板上市公司规范运作》及《公司 章程》等有关规定，袁乐夫先生的辞职未导致公司董事会成员低于法定最低人数， 不会影响公司董事会正常运行，袁乐夫先生的辞职报告自送达公司董事会之日起 生效。公司将按照相关法律法规和《公司章程》的规定尽快完成董事的补选工作。 步步高商业连锁股份有限公司董事会 关于董事离任的公告 截至本公告披露日，袁乐夫先生未持有公司股份，不存在应当履行而未履行 的承诺事项。袁乐夫先生在任职期间，认真履行职责，勤勉尽责，充 ...

Group 1 - The company Bubu Gao announced the resignation of its vice chairman Yuan Lefu due to personal reasons, effective November 7, 2025 [1] - Following his resignation, Yuan Lefu will no longer hold any positions within the company or its subsidiaries [1] - For the first half of 2025, Bubu Gao's revenue composition was 72.42% from wholesale and retail trade, and 27.58% from other businesses [1] Group 2 - As of the latest report, Bubu Gao's market capitalization stands at 13.8 billion yuan [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company announced the resignation of Mr. Yuan Lefu from multiple positions within the board due to personal reasons [1] Group 1 - Mr. Yuan Lefu has submitted his resignation from the position of Vice Chairman, Director, and member of both the Audit Committee and the Strategy Committee of the company's seventh board [1] - Following his resignation, Mr. Yuan Lefu will no longer hold any positions within the company or its subsidiaries [1]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.97% on November 6, with 19 sectors experiencing gains, led by non-ferrous metals and electronics, which increased by 3.05% and 3.00% respectively [1] - The trading day saw a net inflow of 6.174 billion yuan in the main funds across both markets, with 12 sectors receiving net inflows [1] Sector Performance - The electronic sector had the highest net inflow of funds, totaling 12.224 billion yuan, while the non-ferrous metals sector followed with a net inflow of 3.647 billion yuan [1] - Conversely, 19 sectors experienced net outflows, with the media sector leading at a net outflow of 4.261 billion yuan, followed by the pharmaceutical and biological sector with 3.299 billion yuan [1] Retail Sector Analysis - The retail sector declined by 1.04%, with a net outflow of 1.161 billion yuan, and out of 97 stocks in this sector, 16 rose while 78 fell [2] - The top three stocks with the highest net inflow in the retail sector were CITIC Metal (601061) with 51.99 million yuan, followed by Wenkong Development (600058) and Yiyaton (002183) with 46.92 million yuan and 41.15 million yuan respectively [2] Notable Stocks in Retail Sector - The stocks with the largest net outflows included China Duty Free (601888) with 310 million yuan, followed by Supply and Marketing Group (000564) and Bubugao (002251) with 160 million yuan and 123 million yuan respectively [2] - The retail sector's performance was characterized by significant declines in several stocks, with notable drops including Zhejiang Dongri (600113) at -3.35% and Yonghui Supermarket (601933) at -1.07% [2][3]

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Bubugao has shown a significant increase of 34.94% year-to-date, despite recent fluctuations in the short term, indicating potential investor interest and market volatility [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of November 5, Bubugao's stock price rose by 2.11% to 5.33 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 2.75 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 143.31 billion CNY [1]. - Year-to-date, the stock has experienced a 34.94% increase, with a slight decline of 0.56% over the last five trading days and a 6.82% drop over the last 20 days [1]. - The stock has appeared on the "龙虎榜" (top trading list) 10 times this year, with the most recent appearance on September 9, where it recorded a net buy of -51.15 million CNY [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Bubugao reported a revenue of 3.201 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 26.45%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 88.83% to 226 million CNY [2]. - The company has cumulatively distributed 1.677 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with no dividends paid in the last three years [3]. Group 3: Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased to 172,500, marking a 95% rise, while the average circulating shares per person decreased by 27.06% to 12,476 shares [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders saw a change, with Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited exiting the list [3].

Group 1 - The service industry is expected to benefit from favorable policies, with a significant increase in service consumption anticipated in 2026 due to continuous policy support and demand dividends [3][7][11] - The report highlights the structural growth in emotional value and symbolic consumption, particularly in the IP toy industry, which is rapidly realizing commercial value [3][7][9] - The retail industry is undergoing a transformation towards a decentralized model, with traditional retail facing intense competition and new channels like discount stores and community supermarkets emerging [3][7][9] Group 2 - The report emphasizes the importance of optimizing holiday arrangements and integrating cultural tourism to stimulate demand, particularly for families with children [12][15] - The service consumption structure in China shows significant room for growth, with the current per capita service consumption being much lower than that of developed countries [29][30][32] - The tea and coffee beverage market in China is experiencing rapid growth, with the market size expected to increase significantly, driven by consumer demand in lower-tier cities [56][58][59] Group 3 - The online travel agency (OTA) market is projected to maintain stable profit margins, with companies like Trip.com leading in growth despite slight slowdowns in overseas markets [48][54] - The hotel industry is seeing a gradual improvement in operating data, with a narrowing decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) expected to continue [37][40][43] - The report indicates that the demand for travel and tourism services is stable, with business travel being a significant source of fluctuations in demand [40][41]

Core Insights - The supermarket industry is experiencing revenue growth pressure and a divergence in profitability among listed companies, with a need for refined operations and differentiated competition to find breakthroughs [1][3] Revenue Performance - Supermarkets are entering a "stock competition" phase, facing stagnant or declining revenue growth, with significant divergence in net profit performance among companies [3] - Yonghui Supermarket reported a cumulative revenue of 42.434 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year decline of 22.21%, with Q3 revenue at 12.486 billion yuan, down 25.55%, and a net loss of 469 million yuan [3] - Zhongbai Group also saw revenue decline, with 6.552 billion yuan for the first three quarters, down 19.41%, and a net loss of 580 million yuan [3] - Hongqi Lianchained reported revenue of 7.108 billion yuan, down 8.48%, but achieved a net profit of 383 million yuan, with a net profit margin increase of 7.21% [3] - Bubu Gao's revenue was 3.194 billion yuan, ranking fifth in the industry with a net profit of 238 million yuan [3] - Sanjiang Shopping reported revenue of 2.988 billion yuan and a net profit of 114 million yuan [3] Industry Transformation - The industry is undergoing a collective transformation with various new models emerging, such as "Fat Donglai model adjustment" and "24-hour cloud service" by Hongqi Lianchained, indicating a shift towards differentiated products and innovative business formats [4][5] - Yonghui Supermarket has completed adjustments in 222 stores, resulting in an average customer flow increase of 80% and over 60% of stores surpassing their highest profitability in the past five years [4] - Bubu Gao's store adjustments have led to increased sales and improved employee benefits, achieving a 90% alignment with the Fat Donglai model [4] E-commerce and Digitalization - Walmart China reported a significant 96% increase in e-commerce net sales in Q3, with Sam's Club membership exceeding 4 million [5] - The transformation in the supermarket industry is systemic, with major players like Wumart also advancing deep transformations [5] - The focus on self-owned brand development, fresh direct sourcing, and regional specialty products is emphasized as a strategy for profit growth [6] Market Demand Response - The core of the transformation lies in enhancing product strength and optimizing supply chains, with companies increasingly relying on operational efficiency and innovative business models [6] - The emergence of membership stores, hard discount stores, and community stores reflects a response to market demand for segmentation [6] - Digital channels such as e-commerce, live streaming, and instant delivery are becoming standard configurations for supermarket operations, with examples from Walmart China and Hongqi Lianchained [6]

Core Insights - The supermarket industry is experiencing revenue growth pressure and a divergence in profitability among companies as they navigate a phase of deep adjustment and transformation [1][3] - Companies are focusing on refined operations and differentiated competition to find breakthroughs in a challenging market environment [1] Revenue Performance - The supermarket sector has entered a "stock competition" phase, with many companies facing stagnant or declining revenue [3] - Yonghui Supermarket reported a cumulative revenue of 42.434 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year decline of 22.21%, with a net loss of 469 million yuan [3] - Zhongbai Group's revenue also decreased, with a total of 6.552 billion yuan, down 19.41%, and a net loss of 580 million yuan [3] - Hongqi Chain's revenue was 7.108 billion yuan, down 8.48%, but it achieved a net profit of 383 million yuan, with a net profit margin increase of 7.21% [3] - Bubu Gao's revenue was 3.194 billion yuan, ranking fifth in the industry, with a net profit of 238 million yuan [3] - Sanjiang Shopping reported revenue of 2.988 billion yuan and a net profit of 114 million yuan [3] Industry Transformation - Various new operational models are emerging, indicating a collective transformation within the industry, focusing on differentiated products, experiential scenarios, and innovative business formats [4][5] - Yonghui Supermarket has completed the transformation of 222 stores under the "Fat Donglai model," resulting in an average customer flow increase of 80% and over 60% of stores exceeding their highest profitability in the past five years [4] - Bubu Gao has completed its "Store Transformation 1.0," improving sales and employee benefits, with a product structure alignment of 90% with the Fat Donglai model [4] - Hongqi Chain is expanding its 24-hour cloud service stores to 300 by the end of the year, enhancing product offerings through live broadcasts and joint product development [4] Strategic Focus - Companies are emphasizing the development of private labels, direct sourcing of fresh products, and regional specialty items to enhance profitability [6] - The emergence of membership stores, hard discount stores, cloud warehouses, and community stores reflects a trend towards smaller, specialized formats [6] - Digital channels such as e-commerce, live streaming, and community operations are becoming standard in supermarket operations, with Walmart China reporting a 96% increase in e-commerce net sales [6] - The future of the retail market is expected to be diverse and differentiated, requiring supermarkets to continuously explore new business models and technological applications to adapt to changing consumer demands [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the consumer services industry, emphasizing the potential for growth driven by government policies aimed at boosting consumption [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights the importance of the "14th Five-Year Plan" which aims to significantly enhance consumer spending through various measures, including increasing public service expenditure and improving consumer rights protection [4]. - It suggests that the current transformation in China's service consumption sector presents a prime investment opportunity, particularly in service consumption platforms, hotel groups with improving margins, and the tourism sector [4]. Industry Overview - The consumer services sector consists of 55 listed companies with a total market capitalization of approximately 498.8 billion yuan and a circulating market value of about 457.1 billion yuan [1]. - The sector's performance over the past month shows a decline of 7.7%, while the 12-month performance indicates a growth of 9.2% [2]. Market Performance - The consumer services industry experienced a weekly increase of 0.45%, outperforming the overall A-share market which rose by 0.39% [7]. - Notable stocks in the sector include Dalian Shengya, Chuangye Heima, and Fangzhi Technology, which showed significant gains [4]. Key Announcements - Major announcements include Meituan's issuance of $2 billion in senior bonds with a subscription rate exceeding 5.7 times, and Guangzhou Restaurant's third-quarter revenue of 2.293 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.66% [31][32]. Upcoming Events - Several companies in the sector are scheduled to hold shareholder meetings in November, including Guangzhou Restaurant and Yunnan Tourism, which may provide further insights into their operational strategies and financial performance [35][36]. Industry News - Recent developments include the collaboration between Mixue Ice City and Hainan Airlines to launch a co-branded flight, and the introduction of pet-friendly travel products by Zhongxin Tourism, indicating innovation in service offerings [37][38].