Xin Jing Bao·2025-12-15 03:57Core Viewpoint - The successful bid for the duty-free operations at Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao International Airports has been awarded to China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation (China Duty Free Group) in partnership with Avolta's Shanghai Dufurui Trading Co., marking a significant shift in the airport's duty-free retail landscape [1][2]. Group 1: Bidding Results - The first candidate for the duty-free store at Pudong International Airport's T1 terminal and S1 satellite hall is Dufurui (Shanghai) Commercial Co., with China Duty Free Group as the second candidate [2]. - For Pudong Airport's T2 terminal and S2 satellite hall, the first and second candidates are China Duty Free Group and Dufurui, respectively [2]. - At Hongqiao International Airport's T1 terminal, the first and second candidates are China Duty Free Group and Dufurui [2]. Group 2: Operational Changes - The current operator, Sunrise Duty Free, will exit the Shanghai airport duty-free market after 26 years due to restrictions from its controlling shareholder, China Duty Free Group [1]. - The bidding results indicate that the duty-free business at Pudong Airport will not allow for dual operations, meaning each winning bidder will manage one terminal's duty-free operations [2]. Group 3: Fee Structure Adjustments - The fee structure for the duty-free operations will shift from a "no ceiling on sales" model to a "minimum rent plus commission" model [3]. - The first candidate for the first segment, Dufurui, quoted a monthly fixed fee of 3141 yuan per square meter, with commission rates ranging from 8% to 24% [3]. - The second candidate, China Duty Free Group, quoted a monthly fixed fee of 3090 yuan per square meter, with similar commission rates [3]. - The commission rates for various product categories have been adjusted downward compared to the previous agreements, with new rates ranging from 8% to 22% and 8% to 24% for different segments [3].