Core Insights - The Beijing Fuxingmen Parkson, the first store of Parkson Group in China, will close by the end of 2025 after 31 years of operation, marking the end of an era for the retail landscape in Beijing [1] - The closure is attributed to declining foot traffic and the shift in consumer behavior, leading to significant clearance sales with discounts ranging from 10% to 50% [1] - Parkson Group's decision to terminate the lease with China Arts and Crafts Group involves a penalty payment of 11.7012 million yuan [1] Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, Parkson Group reported revenue of 1.963 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.93% [1] - The company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 22.468 million yuan, a turnaround from a loss of 18.641 million yuan in the same period last year [1] - Despite the recent positive financial results, Parkson's performance has been under pressure in recent years, indicating ongoing challenges in the retail sector [1]
北京复兴门百盛年底闭店，外资百货首店运营31年后退出