Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 787.9 million, an increase of 10.1% from RMB 715.1 million in the same period of 2022[12]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 461.2 million, up 13.7% from RMB 405.7 million year-on-year[12]. - Profit before income tax increased significantly to RMB 68.6 million, compared to RMB 25.8 million in the prior year, representing a growth of 165.5%[12]. - Profit for the period reached RMB 45.2 million, more than doubling from RMB 24.0 million in the previous year, marking an increase of 88.5%[12]. - Earnings per share for the first half of 2023 were RMB 2.19, compared to RMB 1.16 in the same period of 2022, reflecting an increase of 88.8%[12]. Market Trends and Economic Outlook - The World Bank forecasts China's economic growth at 5.6% for 2023, up by 1.3% from earlier predictions, indicating a positive outlook for the market[18]. - The company anticipates a rebound in consumer consumption supported by government policies and stimulus measures in the latter half of 2023[23]. - The Chinese government is expected to implement supportive policies to boost consumer confidence and stimulate economic growth in the latter half of the year[25]. - The Chinese footwear industry is projected to grow at an annual rate of 4.4% from 2023 to 2028, reaching a market size of RMB611.9 billion by 2028[110][114]. Retail and Sales Performance - Total retail sales of consumer goods in China for the first half of 2023 were RMB 22,758.8 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 8.2%[22]. - In the first half of 2023, the total retail sales in China reached RMB 2,275.88 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.2%[25]. - The Group's online retail sales in China reached RMB 7.16 trillion in the first half of 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.1%[46]. - The Group's livestreaming e-commerce generated RMB 1.27 trillion in sales during 110 million sessions in the first half of 2023, with 70 million types of products advertised[46]. Retail Network and Store Management - As of June 30, 2023, the total number of retail outlets for the company was 1,070, reflecting a net decrease of 19 outlets since the beginning of the year[28]. - The number of proprietary shoe retail outlets was 888, with a net decrease of 17 outlets since the start of the year[28]. - The company plans to maintain a stable number of retail outlets in the second half of the year to uphold its market position and sales volume[29]. - The company is optimizing its retail network and enhancing its online presence to better reach target customers[27]. - The Group plans to continue expanding the number of outlet stores, which have proven to significantly contribute to profitability compared to department stores and shopping malls[43]. Operational Strategies and Innovations - The company is exploring more effective operation and profit models for shopping mall stores due to high operating expenses[39]. - The company has over 100 outlets adopting the factory direct-sale model, which has proven successful in improving operational efficiency[40]. - The restructuring of branches over the past two years has allowed the Group to streamline its organizational structure, leading to significant contributions to overall growth and profitability from almost all branches in the first half of 2023[45]. - The Group is enhancing its marketing efforts on high-traffic social media platforms, particularly through WeChat mini-programs, to improve consumer engagement and sales performance[47]. - The Group is reallocating resources to strengthen its design and marketing teams, aiming to stay ahead of market trends and enhance product R&D capabilities[118]. Inventory and Supply Chain Management - The company aims to improve inventory turnover and enhance service quality by focusing on customer life cycle value rather than just product life cycle[79]. - Inventory turnover days have significantly decreased compared to last year, and the company plans to continue strict inventory control and accelerate turnover[86][90]. - The company has invested more in research and development (R&D) to strengthen the linkage between R&D, factories, and markets, improving response efficiency to market changes[87][91]. - The company is actively introducing new suppliers to improve the supply chain and ensure sustainable operations[88][91]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Company has complied with all applicable code provisions under the Corporate Governance Code for the six months ended June 30, 2023[174][179]. - The Company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to enhance corporate value and accountability[174][179]. - There were no significant subsequent events after June 30, 2023[170][176].
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