《经济日报》头版关注海南：离岛免税业态升级

Core Viewpoint - The continuous optimization of Hainan's duty-free policies has transformed the region into a "duty-free shopping paradise," making shopping a core experience for tourists visiting Hainan [5][21]. Industry Summary - Hainan's duty-free shopping has become a significant part of the tourism experience, with consumers increasingly favoring duty-free stores for their competitive pricing and convenient services like "immediate purchase and pickup" [7][11]. - The sales landscape in duty-free stores has evolved, with rapid growth in categories such as cosmetics and digital products, driven by a younger consumer demographic [9][17]. - The cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City has launched over 800 domestic and international brands during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, focusing on "price concessions, interactive scenes, and upgraded experiences" to attract customers [11][13]. - Hainan's duty-free shopping has seen significant figures since the new duty-free quota policy was implemented, with over 200 billion yuan in shopping amounts, 30 million shoppers, and 247 million items sold, accounting for over 8% of the global duty-free market [13][20]. - The integration of duty-free shopping with cultural tourism is deepening, creating diverse consumption scenarios, such as children's theaters and themed parades, enhancing the overall shopping experience [13][14]. - The logistics and cross-border trade sectors are also benefiting from the duty-free shopping boom, with the establishment of a high-tech logistics center to support the distribution of goods to duty-free stores and airports [20]. Company Summary - The cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City is enhancing customer engagement through innovative marketing strategies, including interactive installations and a universal currency system to promote cross-category consumption [11][19]. - The Sanya International Duty-Free City is focusing on a "first" economy, enriching its brand offerings and experiences to attract younger consumers, with nearly 1,000 well-known brands available [17][19]. - The logistics operations of the China Duty Free Group in Hainan are being optimized with advanced systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in the supply chain, supporting the growing demand for duty-free shopping [20].