时报观察｜电商渗透率见顶 消费结构迎来深刻转型

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the stagnation of e-commerce penetration rate does not indicate a decline in consumption but rather reflects a significant transformation in China's consumption structure from goods to services [1][2] - E-commerce penetration rate reached a peak of 27.6% in 2023 but is projected to decline to 26.8% in 2024, with the current rate around 25% [1] - The increase in service consumption, particularly in education, culture, and entertainment, shows a growth of 10.3% in per capita spending, outpacing the growth in physical goods [1][2] Group 2 - The rise of experiential and personalized service consumption indicates a shift in consumer spending patterns, leading to a ceiling for e-commerce penetration [2] - Major e-commerce platforms are integrating online and offline consumption experiences through "instant retail" to adapt to the rapid rise of service consumption [2] - Online service consumption grew by 20.2% and instant e-commerce sales increased by 24.3% in the first nine months of the year, highlighting the shift towards digital and service-oriented retail [2] Group 3 - The growth and competitiveness of both e-commerce and offline malls depend on accurately understanding consumer experiences and trust [3]