物美集团创始人、多点Dmall创始人张文中：“人工智能+”在流通领域已发挥非常大作用，AI时代一定能够大有可为！

Group 1 - The conference "Qihang·2025 Financial Annual Meeting" was held in Beijing, focusing on themes of new beginnings, new momentum, and new journeys, with over 100 guests and 500 financial institutions and listed companies in attendance [1] - Zhang Wenzhong, founder of Wumart Group and Dmall, emphasized the importance of consumer confidence, which is closely tied to the capital and real estate markets, suggesting that a stable housing market could significantly boost consumer confidence [1][3] - Zhang proposed providing interest subsidies for homebuyers to encourage purchasing rather than renting, which could positively impact the real estate market and, consequently, consumer spending [3] Group 2 - Zhang highlighted the role of AI in addressing challenges in the retail sector, advocating for innovation through AI to overcome declining foot traffic in supermarkets [3][4] - The concept of "AI New Quality Retail" was introduced, focusing on category revolutions, fresh food processing, operational model changes, food safety improvements, and cultural revolutions within companies [3][4] - AI technology is being utilized for product selection, inventory management, and customer engagement, allowing for precise predictions of consumer demand and optimizing retail operations [4] Group 3 - Several successful case studies were presented, including a 150% sales increase at the Xinhua Department Store after renovation and a significant rise in daily sales at Wumart's stores following AI-driven improvements [5] - The company aims to lead the domestic development of AI in retail, positioning itself as a key player in the industry alongside other major retailers [5] - Zhang concluded that the era of AI presents significant opportunities for growth and innovation in the retail sector [5]