Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-12 12:30Core Insights - Guangzhou's first city duty-free shop is set to open on August 26, located in the Tianhe District at the Guangzhou Friendship International Financial Center [1] - The duty-free shop is a collaboration between China Duty Free Group, Guangbai Co., Lingnan Holdings, and Baiyun Airport, and is one of the first eight city duty-free shops established following a policy announcement by the Ministry of Finance and other departments in August 2024 [3] - The shop aims to create a "city living room" by integrating global luxury brands, local heritage brands, and cultural experiences, featuring a diverse product matrix including beauty, jewelry, and high-end beverages [5] Business Model and Offerings - The duty-free shop will adopt a "duty-free + taxable," "imported + domestic," and "offline + online" business model, enhancing its operational strategy [3] - It will offer a variety of products, focusing on beauty and skincare, watches and jewelry, and premium alcoholic beverages, while also highlighting local cultural products and technology [5] - The store will feature themed areas such as a whiskey theme hall and a traditional Chinese medicine space, aiming to provide an immersive shopping and interactive experience [6] Opening Promotions - On the opening day, customers will have the opportunity to purchase duty-free products at discounted prices and receive complimentary dining and travel experiences, including Michelin and Black Pearl dining, hotel leisure experiences, and tours of famous city attractions [6]