Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the restaurant industry is becoming the main driver for the expansion of the high-quality retail market in Wuhan, with a significant trend towards lightweight dining development in 2025 [1][2] - In 2025, approximately 328,000 square meters of new high-quality retail space is expected to be added in Wuhan's core business districts, increasing the total retail market stock to 4.839 million square meters [1] - The net absorption in the core business districts reached 373,000 square meters in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 33.3%, indicating active performance by operators in leasing and filling vacancies [1] Group 2 - The restaurant sector accounted for 41% of the new store openings in the core business districts in 2025, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences towards diverse dining experiences driven by trends such as self-consumption, single economy, and the aging population [1] - The proportion of traditional dining experiences has significantly decreased from 73.2% in 2021 to 44.9%, while the share of snacks, desserts, beverages, and casual dining has rapidly increased [1] - The structural transformation of the restaurant market is seen as a reflection of the urban consumption upgrade, with a focus on enhancing consumer supply innovation and diversity to align with the trends of youthful and personalized consumption [2]