Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-05 01:45Core Insights - JD.com is launching discount supermarkets in lower-tier markets, specifically in Suqian, Jiangsu, and Zhuozhou, Hebei, with five stores opening in August [1] - The new discount supermarkets will differ from existing small-format stores with limited SKUs, leveraging JD.com's supply chain advantages to operate larger stores with a wide variety of products [1] - The first store in Zhuozhou will cover an area of 5,000 square meters and offer over 5,000 high-cost-performance daily goods, with prices generally lower than conventional market prices [1] - Industry experts believe this strategic move by JD.com could reshape the commercial landscape in lower-tier markets and contribute to high-quality regional economic development, providing consumers with a rich and cost-effective shopping experience [1] - This model has been quietly tested in Beijing for over a year [1]