上海“五一”假期离境退税销售额同比增1.5倍

Core Insights - During the "May Day" holiday period (May 1-5), Shanghai's tax refund sales for departing tourists increased by 150% year-on-year, with the tax refund amount rising by 170% year-on-year [1] Group 1: Policy Impact - The new tax refund policy lowered the minimum refund threshold from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, which has stimulated participation from traditional food industry players [1] Group 2: Industry Participation - Notable century-old shops in Shanghai, such as Taikang Food and Shao Wansheng, have completed the necessary registration to participate in the tax refund program [1] - Other well-known brands, including Xinghua Lou, Huang Longtai, and First Food, are actively preparing to join the program [1]