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Core Viewpoint - The gold jewelry market is experiencing a dichotomy, with brands like Laopuhuang thriving amid high gold prices, while others face significant challenges and closures due to declining sales and increased competition [1][5]. Group 1: Laopuhuang's Performance - Laopuhuang's gold price reached a historical high of over $3500 per ounce, leading to a surge in consumer interest and long queues at their stores [1][3]. - In the first half of the year, Laopuhuang reported a revenue of 12.354 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 251%, and a gross profit of 4.705 billion yuan, up 223.4% [3][4]. - Laopuhuang's gross margin was approximately 38.1%, which is about 10 percentage points higher than that of Chow Tai Fook [3][4]. - The brand's strategy includes opening stores in high-end locations, with 41 self-operated stores, including 6 in SKP and 11 in Vientiane City [3]. Group 2: Market Challenges for Other Brands - The overall gold consumption in China decreased by 3.54% year-on-year, with gold jewelry consumption dropping by 26% [5]. - Chow Tai Fook closed 896 stores in mainland China, while Zhou Liufu closed 272 stores in the first half of the year due to high gold prices and market adjustments [5][6]. - Zhou Liufu's revenue from franchise models fell by 17%, while self-operated store revenue dropped by 15%, indicating a shift towards online sales, which grew by 34% [6]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Strategies - Other brands are adopting strategies such as IP collaborations and unique craftsmanship to enhance product pricing and margins [6][7]. - For instance, Chow Tai Fook's collaboration with the popular manga "chiikawa" resulted in a pendant priced at 2180 yuan, reflecting a high price per gram [7]. - Zhou Liufu's sales of marked products increased by 73.2% in volume and 44.4% in revenue, indicating a shift towards higher-margin products [7].