Core Insights - The conference focused on the strategic transformation of shopping center channels in the home furnishing industry, emphasizing growth paths through trend insights, product innovation, model validation, and ecological empowerment [1][3] - The home furnishing industry is undergoing significant restructuring, with shopping centers emerging as a key entry point for new growth due to their unique advantages [3][4] - The theme of the conference was "Winning New Models, Creating New Situations," gathering over 200 dealer representatives to explore replicable business models and differentiated product matrices [3][4] Trend Analysis - The conference highlighted the shift in consumer behavior towards quality and emotional value, with emotional value driving 77.8% of consumer decisions, indicating a move from problem-oriented to meaning-oriented consumption [4][6] - The offline retail sector is rapidly transitioning towards an experience economy, with consumers favoring immersive shopping experiences over traditional display models [6][7] - The demand for "healing bedrooms" and "social living rooms" is increasing, particularly among younger female consumers [9][11] Product Strategy - The shopping center is redefining its role as a "lifestyle proposal officer," focusing on emotional needs rather than just product sales [13][14] - The product strategy emphasizes three dimensions: product strength, scene strength, and story strength, aiming to create immersive living situations [14][16] - New product launches are centered around lifestyle proposals, with specific designs catering to consumer preferences for comfort and aesthetics [16][18] Operational Model - The shopping center model is characterized by "light investment and light operation," allowing for high profitability and growth potential [18][20] - The operational strategy includes leveraging community engagement and multi-store layouts to maximize customer flow and sales [22][23] - The integration of home furnishings and appliances in shopping centers is seen as a key to achieving high customer traffic and sales [23] Ecological Reconstruction - The company is focusing on integrating resources from various sectors to enhance its competitive edge in shopping centers [24][26] - A digital transformation strategy is being implemented to improve retail efficiency and customer engagement through online and offline resource integration [26] - The conference underscored the shift from single product sales to lifestyle operation, indicating a broader trend in the home furnishing industry towards user-centric growth strategies [26]