Group 1 - Shenzhen Honggang Tianhong Mall will close on September 15, marking a trend of traditional department stores facing decline [1][3] - Tianhong's closure is part of a broader strategy, as the company is seeking new development opportunities and focusing on shopping centers and supermarkets [1][4] - Tianhong has already announced the closure of two other malls in July, resulting in a one-time loss of approximately 20.92 million yuan and 60.24 million yuan respectively [3][4] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, Tianhong opened only one new shopping center, while operating 46 shopping centers, 58 department stores, and 106 supermarkets across seven provinces/cities [4][5] - The company is actively pursuing a transformation in its retail business, focusing on upgrading its SP@CE3.0 supermarket brand and enhancing shopping center experiences [4][6] - Tianhong's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 6.009 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.79%, with a net profit of 154 million yuan, down 0.05% [5][6] Group 3 - The overall retail sector is experiencing pressure, with traditional "department store + supermarket" models losing appeal, leading to a wave of store closures [6][7] - Other listed companies in the supermarket sector, such as Yonghui Supermarket and Lianhua Supermarket, also reported significant revenue declines and store closures in their recent financial reports [6][7] - The industry is facing intensified competition due to e-commerce impacts, changing consumer habits, and the rise of community commerce, necessitating structural adjustments and new growth strategies [7]