我市离境退税商家数量已达162家

Group 1 - The introduction of a tax refund system for international tourists in Hangzhou has significantly boosted shopping interest, with over 162 merchants now participating in the program [2] - The sales figures for the tax refund program show a remarkable increase, with sales reaching 35.12 million yuan in Q1 2025, a year-on-year growth of 55.07%, and total sales for 2024 reaching 110 million yuan, a 130% increase [2] - The expansion of the "immediate refund + convenient payment" model has led to the addition of new merchants, including Jing Shan Academy, Wang Xing Ji Fan Industry, and Liangzhu Cultural Creation [3] Group 2 - Jing Shan Academy, a new participant in the tax refund program, is leveraging local tea culture to attract international tourists, particularly from Japan and South Korea [2] - The academy plans to introduce more tea culture products and related cultural creative products to capitalize on the tax refund initiative [2] - The tax refund service network is expanding beyond traditional shopping areas to tourist hotspots like West Lake and Hefang Street, increasing accessibility for international visitors [2]