Group 1 - Beijing SKP is undergoing a significant equity restructuring with the acquisition of 42%-45% stake by Boyu Capital, which may reshape the high-end commercial landscape in China [1][2] - The valuation of the entire SKP business is estimated between $4 billion to $5 billion, with sales reaching 26.5 billion yuan in 2023, but projected to decline to approximately 22 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of about 17% [4] - The performance of Nanjing Deji Plaza has shown resilience, achieving a sales figure of 24.5 billion yuan in 2024, a 2.5% increase from 23.9 billion yuan in 2023, surpassing Beijing SKP to become the new national sales champion [5] Group 2 - The shift in SKP's ownership and Deji Plaza's rise to the top reflects new trends in China's high-end consumer market, with SKP facing performance pressure while Deji Plaza demonstrates stronger risk resilience [6] - The high-end retail market in Nanjing is evolving into a "dual oligopoly" with the opening of new IFC mall, projected to generate sales of around 3 billion yuan in 2024 [6] - The industry is transitioning into a stock competition era, with traditional luxury sales growth models facing challenges, prompting new entrants like JLC Jinling Central to adopt innovative strategies targeting younger consumers through unique cultural and social experiences [6]