苏州多举措助力特色小店发展，消费潜力加速释放

Group 1 - The central economic work conference has prioritized "domestic demand as the mainstay, building a strong domestic market" as the first of eight key tasks for the upcoming year, focusing on boosting consumption [1] - Small shops are considered the smallest cells of the economy and serve as a "power source" for new consumption scenarios and business formats [1] - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Jiangsu's total retail sales of consumer goods have consistently ranked among the top in the country, indicating effective measures to elevate the consumption market [1] Group 2 - In Suzhou's Gusu District, a commercial center is assisting a flower shop owner, Zhang Ying, with her store preparations, showcasing a structured approach to opening new businesses [3] - The "Suzhou Youth Shop Owner Competition" was launched to support young entrepreneurs, providing them with free services for store planning, product design, and operational promotion [5] - Regular quarterly meetings are held for small shop owners to share experiences and address operational challenges, facilitating connections with financial institutions for funding needs [7] Group 3 - A local bank's manager stated that they offer specialized low-interest financial support to merchants in need of funds [9] - The local youth committee aims to connect government policies and resources with shop owners, enhancing access to industry resources [11] - The integration of local特色小店 (characteristic small shops) has led to the creation of themed routes, promoting Gusu Old Street as a trendy destination for young people [12] Group 4 - The rise of various特色小店 (characteristic small shops) reflects the local efforts to stimulate market vitality and optimize the consumption ecosystem [14] - Jiangsu province has over 14.6 million business entities, with a total retail sales of consumer goods reaching 38,816.8 billion yuan from January to October this year, marking a 4.0% year-on-year growth and ranking first in the country [14]