北京持续激发消费活力，上半年新增首店469家

Group 1 - Beijing is advancing the construction of an international consumption center city, focusing on expanding domestic demand and improving people's livelihoods, while continuously adapting to new consumption trends and demands [1] - In the first half of the year, Beijing added 469 new flagship stores, with Labubu becoming a global trendsetter [1] - The city has implemented numerous consumption promotion policies, including over 20 initiatives in fashion, culture, ice and snow, and dining sectors to stimulate new products, business formats, and models [1] Group 2 - Beijing has introduced a vehicle, home appliance, and digital product trade-in policy, with nearly 7,000 participating stores in home appliances, three times that of last year, and monthly sales subsidies for home appliances, digital products, and smart home devices doubling compared to last year [1] - Over the past three years, Beijing has opened an average of 1.5 million square meters of commercial facilities annually, with new landmarks like the unique Siheyuan commercial area quickly gaining popularity [1] - A one-stop commercial complex project named "Wenli" will be launched in December, featuring nearly 500,000 square meters of mixed-use space including outlets, resorts, and hotels [1] Group 3 - Beijing is enhancing the integration of culture, commerce, tourism, and sports, with over 1,100 large-scale events organized in the first half of the year [2] - Major venues like the "Bird's Nest" are expected to achieve record attendance for performances, while various international sports events are scheduled throughout the year [2] - The city is working on improving the consumption environment by removing regulatory barriers, such as exempting temporary commercial activities from fire safety approvals [2]