Wangfujing(SH:600859) Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-09-24 09:05Group 1 - The Wangfujing Group held a media conference themed "All Good Things Come at the Right Time" on September 23, 2023, to announce the full opening of the Beijing Friendship Store and Garden after four months of trial operation [1][3] - The Beijing Friendship Store, established in 1964, has historically served as a diplomatic window for New China, receiving 5.39 million foreign guests annually [3] - The renovation of the store aims to blend historical elements with modern design, featuring 100% new and customized stores, including local coffee brand BERRY BEANS and a Chongqing Italian restaurant Carbo [3] Group 2 - In response to the rise of outlet malls and shopping centers, the Wangfujing Group has developed a business model that integrates "department stores + outlets + shopping centers," and has obtained national duty-free qualifications to add "taxable + duty-free" business [3] - The company focuses on transforming properties with good locations and manageable sizes, emphasizing specialized, systematic, and personalized approaches to meet changing consumer demands [3] - The Wangfujing Group aims to accelerate transformation and quality development by reconstructing commercial scenarios with an ecological mindset, enhancing both traditional department stores and new business formats like outlets and shopping centers [3] Group 3 - The company plans to embrace digitalization and foster talent development through cross-industry collaborations, contributing to the construction of an international consumption center city while steadily progressing towards its centennial enterprise goal [3]