Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-29 04:45Group 1 - Wangfujing has been awarded the duty-free project at Beijing Capital International Airport, marking its first entry into a major international hub, with a guaranteed operating fee of 113 million yuan and a sales commission rate of 5% for the first year [1] - China Duty Free Group has also secured the duty-free operations at Shanghai airports, indicating a significant shift in the competitive landscape as major players like Dayang Duty Free exit the market [2][6] - The new contracts for Shanghai airports have expanded the operational areas significantly, with the total area for the Pudong Airport duty-free project increasing by approximately 1,181 square meters, and the Hongqiao Airport project area increasing from 2,087.55 square meters to 2,470.55 square meters [3][4] Group 2 - The revenue model for the Shanghai airport duty-free projects has changed to a combination of fixed rent and commission, with monthly fixed fees ranging from 2,827 to 3,141 yuan per square meter and commission rates between 8% and 24% [4][5] - Experts suggest that while the new revenue adjustments may not enhance the efficiency per square meter, they will allow for a broader range of brands to participate in airport duty-free operations, potentially increasing the overall scale of the business [5] - The current duty-free market in Beijing and Shanghai is evolving into a competitive landscape with multiple players, which is expected to foster healthy competition and improve consumer choice and service quality [6]