Core Viewpoint - The company demonstrated strong operational resilience with a 8.7% growth in net profit attributable to shareholders in H1, and proactive adjustments are expected to stabilize and boost sales across various business segments [1]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 8.04 billion yuan, a decrease of 10.45%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 774 million yuan, an increase of 8.74%. The net profit excluding non-recurring items was 721 million yuan, up 2.28% [2]. - Quarterly performance showed revenue growth rates of -11.85% in Q1 and -8.81% in Q2, with net profit growth rates of 9.23% and 7.96% respectively. The gross profit margin for H1 was 28.4%, an increase of 1.78 percentage points [3]. - The net profit margin for H1 was 9.73%, up 1.77 percentage points, while the expense ratio was 20.1%, an increase of 1.09 percentage points [3]. Store Structure and Operations - The company optimized its store structure by adding 3 new stores (2 supermarkets and 1 automotive trade) and closing 1 supermarket, resulting in a total of 275 stores by the end of H1 [4]. - Revenue from different segments in the Chongqing region showed declines: department stores at 1.09 billion yuan (-9.92%), supermarkets at 3.47 billion yuan (-3.75%), electronics at 1.55 billion yuan (-6.67%), and automotive trade at 1.66 billion yuan (-25.3%) [4]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively promoting adjustments in department stores and supermarkets, exploring new convenience store formats. The department store strategy includes launching flagship stores and implementing a tailored approach based on regional consumer demand [5]. - The supermarket division has increased direct sourcing to 40.3%, with 27 stores undergoing adjustments that resulted in a 15% increase in customer traffic and a 14.7% increase in POS sales [5]. - The company has opened 19 convenience stores using a self-operated and light-asset model, aiming to create a second growth point [5]. - In the electronics segment, five renovated stores achieved sales of 82.75 million yuan, a growth of 119% [5]. - The automotive trade segment saw significant promotional success during an international auto show, achieving 2,465 orders, a 97% increase, with sales of new energy vehicles growing by 59.5% [5].