Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-07-12 13:43Group 1 - The article discusses the upcoming subsidy battle in the beverage industry, particularly focusing on the preparations made by businesses ahead of the weekend sales event [1] - Different stores within the same brand, such as Mixue Ice City, report varying levels of order volume, indicating a lack of uniformity in customer demand [1] - Stores are proactively preparing for the expected surge in orders by stocking up on materials and ensuring adequate staffing for the weekend [1] Group 2 - UBS predicts that the current competitive landscape will persist at least until this year's Double Eleven shopping festival [2] - The impact of the subsidy battle on businesses shows short-term operational pressures, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, which may face order surges but also bear subsidy costs and increased raw material consumption [2] - The industry is expected to undergo consolidation, with market concentration favoring companies with high supply chain efficiency and strong brand power, as regulatory interventions push platforms to optimize subsidy structures [2]