虎嗅APP·2025-06-19 11:55Core Viewpoint - Shanghai's commercial real estate market is experiencing an oversupply, leading to a significant number of shopping centers becoming underutilized or abandoned, despite the city's high commercial space per capita and ongoing new developments [4][10][12]. Group 1: Current State of Shanghai's Commercial Market - Shanghai has over 400 shopping centers, with a ratio of one large shopping center for every 80,000 people, compared to Tokyo's one for every 200,000 [3]. - The city is expected to open around 60 new commercial spaces this year, totaling over 3 million square meters, with Minhang leading in new openings [6]. - Despite the increase in commercial space, the retail sales growth in Shanghai was negative in the first quarter of this year, indicating a lack of consumer demand [7][9]. Group 2: Trends in Commercial Space Utilization - Many shopping centers are being abandoned or underperforming, with notable closures in prime locations such as Pacific Department Store and Isetan [11][12]. - The rate of commercial space turnover is increasing, particularly for large shopping centers, as evidenced by the decline in foot traffic and rising vacancy rates [15][16]. - The Aegean Shopping Center, which opened in 2017, now has a 90% vacancy rate in its outdoor commercial area, highlighting the rapid decline in consumer interest [23][35]. Group 3: Case Studies of Specific Shopping Centers - The Aegean Shopping Center's outdoor area has become nearly deserted, with many shops either closed or underperforming [25][35]. - The recent transformation of the Qipu Road wholesale market shows a stark contrast, where some shops are now renting for as low as 500 yuan per month, down from peak rents of 70,000 yuan [61][90]. - Successful transformations are occurring in some areas, such as the New Qipu and Shenghe Sheng, which have upgraded their offerings and attracted more customers [66][91]. Group 4: Broader Implications for the Real Estate Industry - The trend of selling off commercial assets is prevalent among real estate companies facing liquidity issues, with Wanda Group leading in asset sales [97][111]. - The shift from expansion to efficiency in the commercial real estate sector reflects a broader industry trend towards focusing on core assets and reducing debt [114][116]. - The commercial landscape is transitioning into a "stock era," where competition is based on existing assets rather than new developments, indicating a significant change in market dynamics [123][129].