Core Viewpoint - The release of the "2024 China Convenience Store TOP 100" by the China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA) highlights significant changes in the convenience store industry, showcasing growth and competition among leading brands [1][3]. Group 1: TOP 10 Rankings - Meiyijia remains the leader with 37,943 stores, an increase of 4,095 from 33,848 last year, averaging 11.2 new stores daily [5][8]. - The top six positions remain unchanged, while 7-Eleven, Tenzu, and Hongqi chain each dropped one position to 8th, 9th, and 10th respectively [6][9]. - New entrants to the top ten include "Left Neighbors" and "Life Station," which ranked 7th with 5,310 stores [19]. Group 2: Store Count Changes - The total number of stores in the TOP 10 increased to 124,066, up by 8,325 or 7.19% from the previous year [15]. - The entry threshold for the TOP 100 list decreased from 165 to 129 stores, indicating a significant change among lower-tier companies [11]. - The number of brands with over 1,000 stores increased from 31 to 38, reflecting stability and growth in the convenience store sector [23]. Group 3: New Brands and Market Dynamics - New brands entering the TOP 100 include "Left Neighbors," "Taste Jiangnan," and "City Star," with varying store counts [16]. - FamilyMart dropped out of the TOP 10, falling to 12th place despite an increase in store count from 2,707 to 3,032 [22]. - The convenience store industry is experiencing a slowdown in growth, maintaining single-digit percentage increases [15].