Core Insights - The forum focused on new ideas and measures to boost consumption and expand domestic demand, attracting over 300 participants including experts, leading companies, and representatives from multinational corporations [1][4] Group 1: Economic Growth and Consumption - Consumption is identified as the main engine of economic growth, playing a fundamental role in economic development [4] - Key discussions included trends and opportunities in the Chinese consumer market and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on consumption [4] Group 2: Policy and Framework - Deloitte's report introduced a consumption quality improvement plan for Tianjin, proposing a four-level consumption system consisting of "world-class consumption clusters, urban commercial centers, regional characteristic business circles, and community convenience consumption points" [7] - Tianjin's action plan aims to integrate consumption promotion with livelihood improvement, income growth with consumption stimulation, and expand domestic demand while deepening supply-side structural reforms [7] Group 3: International Collaboration and Innovation - Tianjin plans to enhance collaboration with global enterprises and institutions, continuously enriching new consumption formats, scenarios, and models [10] - The forum featured activities such as an "AI + Consumption" product showcase and an exhibition on the development of international consumption center cities [10]

Group 1: Core Insights - Tianjin is launching over 400 unique activities to stimulate high-quality holiday consumption during the upcoming "May Day" holiday [1] - The city is implementing a comprehensive set of measures to boost consumption, including policies for trade-in programs, enhancing retail innovation, and developing an international consumption center [2][4] - The local government aims to create a "big consumption" framework to enhance consumer confidence and stimulate economic growth [4] Group 2: Consumption Initiatives - A recent event in Tianjin facilitated connections between foreign trade enterprises and domestic sales channels, showcasing products and signing agreements to promote local goods [2] - The action plan includes 16 key tasks focused on expanding and upgrading goods consumption, releasing service consumption potential, and improving productive consumption [4] - The city has seen significant uptake of trade-in subsidies, with nearly 35,000 applications for vehicle trade-ins and over 50,000 for home appliances, injecting billions into the local economy [6] Group 3: New Economic Trends - The "first-store economy" is emerging as a new highlight in Tianjin's consumption landscape, with several international brands opening their first stores in the city [7][9] - The government is actively promoting policies to support the first-store economy, aiming to attract both domestic and international brands [9] - New consumption experiences are being created through innovative events and activities, enhancing the overall shopping experience for residents and tourists [10][12] Group 4: Tourism and Cultural Integration - Tianjin is focusing on integrating commerce and tourism, with new cultural and entertainment experiences designed to attract visitors and enhance local consumption [12][15] - Recent statistics show a growth in domestic tourism, with over 6 million visitors in the first quarter, indicating a strong recovery in the tourism sector [12] - The city is enhancing its service offerings at the international cruise port to further stimulate tourist spending [12]

天津市商务局数据显示，天津监测的430家商贸流通企业在春节8天假期累计实现销售额21.9亿元，同比 增长7.1%；累计客流量达1776.3万人次，同比增长6%。 目前，天津正在加紧制定构建全市"大消费"格局三年行动方案，切实把"大消费"格局红利转化为商贸服 务和消费各项指标的新增量。 记者从A区的超市主入口走进店内，映入眼帘的是烘焙区和对面的鲜切水果及相关制品区，水果拼盘按 照甜度划分并标记了建议食用顺序。旁边的鱼类、鲜肉等区域都可按照客人要求切片分装，所有的生鲜 及食品区域都标记了加工时间和销售时限。 下午5点后，生鲜熟食区域的客人越来越多，烘焙区开始排队，其中大部分是年轻客群。"熟食加工操作 间、售卖区的面积扩大3倍左右，充分发挥'烟火气'的引流作用。"永辉超市天津区公共事务总监董磊介 绍。超市还结合消费者的意见和建议，更新了多种商品。 "过去经营超市，销量好坏都是供应商的事情。调改后，我们要站在消费者和员工的角度，按需调 整。"董磊表示，"我们希望利用调改店机遇，向天津消费者呈现更加成熟的'首店'效果。" 挖掘消费潜力。天津市商务局局长孙剑楠介绍，国家加力支持消费品以旧换新政策出台后，天津市先后 制定出 ...