Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-09-16 12:45Group 1 - JD Group's founder Liu Qiangdong showcased his culinary skills at the "JD Wine Tasting" event, indicating a personal interest in the restaurant industry and highlighting the high commission rates of up to 25% charged by food delivery platforms, which he believes compromise food safety and quality [2] - Liu Qiangdong announced plans for a new hotel development strategy, emphasizing the need to protect the profit margins of hotel operators, which are currently under pressure from similar commission structures as seen in the food delivery market [2] - JD's first "Seven Fresh Kitchen" store opened in Beijing in July, with plans to invest over 10 billion yuan to establish more than 10,000 locations nationwide within three years [2] Group 2 - In September, JD entered a strategic partnership with Jin Jiang Hotels, allowing "Seven Fresh Kitchen" to serve the dining needs of hotel guests while also catering to local customers during off-peak hours [3] - The collaboration aims to leverage Jin Jiang's extensive network to facilitate the rapid expansion of "Seven Fresh Kitchen" in a light operational model [3] - Liu Qiangdong reiterated that all of JD's business ventures are centered around supply chain management, indicating a focused approach to business development [3]