Group 1 - The article highlights the implementation of the outbound tax refund policy in Hohhot, which began on November 1, marking a significant step in promoting consumption among international travelers and enhancing the city's commercial landscape [1][8] - The Wangfujing Outlet and Zhenhua Plaza are among the first stores to offer this tax refund service, indicating a collaborative effort by the municipal commerce bureau and various departments to improve service quality [1] - Hohhot's social retail sales reached 66.63 billion yuan from January to July 2025, showing a year-on-year growth of 9.8%, reflecting the city's economic vitality and consumer confidence [8] Group 2 - The Saishang Old Street, with over 400 years of history, has successfully integrated smart tourism and culture, focusing on ethnic handicrafts and cultural products, and has been recognized as a national-level cultural tourism area [3][8] - During the May Day holiday, the Saishang Old Street attracted approximately 850,000 visitors, generating tourism revenue of 20 million yuan, showcasing the area's modern operational vitality [3] - The Huaren Wanshang City, a strategic commercial complex, opened in July 2025, achieving remarkable performance with over 200,000 visitors on opening day and retail sales exceeding 1 billion yuan within six days [7][8] Group 3 - The article emphasizes the synergy between commercial innovation and urban cultural identity, as seen in the collaboration between Huaren Wanshang City and local landmarks for promotional activities, achieving nearly 2 million exposures [8] - Hohhot is developing a commercial landscape characterized by two major commercial cores and multiple key business districts, serving a consumer population of over 10 million [8] - The city's efforts to optimize the business environment and promote innovative business models are expected to inject new momentum into regional economic and social development [8]
“强信心 促发展——全媒体看首府”第三期集中采访走进商业一线 探寻青城消费新活力