CBEST(SH:600729) Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-09-10 09:19Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that Chongqing Department Store achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 774 million yuan in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.7%, with Q2 net profit at 299 million yuan, up 7.96% year-on-year [1] - The company has adjusted 27 stores in H1, with a cumulative total of 32 stores adjusted by the end of May [1] - The traditional fuel vehicle sector in the automotive trade is facing challenges, prompting a shift towards a focus on the sale of new energy vehicles, resulting in a decline in revenue but an increase in gross margin [1] Group 2 - The State Council's executive meeting on July 31, 2025, deployed policies for personal consumption loans and interest subsidies for service industry operators, effective from September 1, aimed at reducing credit costs for residents and financing costs for service industry operators, which is expected to stimulate consumption potential and enhance market vitality [1] - The company is focusing on product strength, creating new scenarios, accelerating digital transformation, optimizing organizational structure, and continuously reducing costs and increasing efficiency, maintaining overall stable operating performance [1] - The adjustment of the supermarket and department store formats is ongoing, with the electronics sector benefiting from national subsidy policies, while the automotive trade is strengthening its new energy layout [1]