Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the competitive landscape of the fresh food e-commerce sector, highlighting Dingdong Maicai's strategic shift towards a quality-driven model, termed the "4G" strategy, which focuses on good users, good products, good services, and good mindset, aiming to avoid the pitfalls of subsidy-driven competition and industry homogenization [1][2][7]. Group 1: Strategic Shift - Dingdong Maicai announced its "4G" strategy to focus on product quality and differentiation rather than engaging in price wars and subsidy competition [1][7]. - The company has eliminated over 4,000 mediocre products in the past six months, increasing the proportion of quality product SKUs to 40% [6][7]. - The strategy emphasizes a return to the essence of products, with a focus on high-quality offerings that meet consumer demands for better taste, health, safety, and value [6][8]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Dingdong Maicai has achieved GAAP profitability for five consecutive quarters, validating its strategic approach in the current market environment [2]. - The company has reported significant growth in specific product categories, such as a 70% increase in transaction volume for Gobi vegetables and an 11.3% increase in user numbers for its premium black pork [8][15]. Group 3: Consumer Engagement - Approximately 30% of Dingdong Maicai's users are classified as "good users," contributing to 68.5% of total consumption and exhibiting a high repurchase rate of 94.5% [3][6]. - The company is focusing on health-oriented products, such as low GI foods, which have seen sales grow from under 1 million yuan in the first half of 2023 to nearly 60 million yuan in the same period of 2024 [9][13]. Group 4: Supply Chain and Innovation - Dingdong Maicai has developed a robust supply chain, with 574 fresh produce suppliers and 132 order-based vegetable suppliers, achieving a supplier base composition of 72% [13]. - The company utilizes a "digital brain" system to enhance product innovation and quality control, allowing for rapid market testing of new products within a week [14][15].