Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the retail industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The offline retail industry is undergoing significant transformation opportunities, which are expected to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience, leading to a recovery in performance (profit margins) and a reassessment of self-owned property values [26] - The recent opening of the first "Fat Donglai" store in Xinjiang, operated by Huijia Times, achieved sales of 2.44 million yuan on its first day, a year-on-year increase of 386%, with foot traffic reaching 70,000, up 127% year-on-year [3][8] - Huijia Times reported a revenue of 1.271 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 2.29%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 67 million yuan, up 62.64% year-on-year, benefiting from store upgrades and supply chain improvements [19][23] Summary by Sections Weekly Industry Insights - The report highlights the successful renovation of Huijia Times' Beijing Road supermarket, which has seen significant improvements in product management and store environment, enhancing customer experience and employee satisfaction [3][13] - The store's product structure was optimized, with over 60% of third and fourth-tier products removed, achieving 90% alignment with the Fat Donglai product structure [13] - Employee benefits were enhanced, including salary increases, reduced working hours, and additional vacation time [13] Company Performance - Huijia Times has a substantial retail property portfolio in Xinjiang, with 6 department stores, 5 shopping centers, and 11 independent supermarkets, totaling 1.07 million square meters [23] - The company’s self-owned properties amounted to 323,300 square meters, with leased properties at 169,700 square meters as of the end of 2024 [23] Market Trends - The report suggests that the retail sector is poised for a recovery through renovations and new business models, recommending stocks such as Yonghui Supermarket and suggesting attention to Huijia Times, Wushang Group, and Bubugao [26] - The retail index saw a weekly increase of 0.98% from August 11 to August 17, 2025, while the overall market indices also showed positive trends [27][28]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the retail industry [1] Core Insights - In May 2025, China's exports showed resilience with a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, while imports decreased by 3.4% [3][9] - Non-US exports demonstrated strong performance, supporting overall export growth despite a significant decline in exports to the US, which fell by 9.7% year-on-year [10][11] - Yiwu Small Commodity City is highlighted as a crucial hub for non-US exports, with a total import and export volume of 668.9 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting an 18.2% year-on-year increase [11][12] - The strategic importance of Yiwu is emphasized, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative, where it serves as a key trade hub for developing countries [11] Summary by Sections Weekly Industry Perspective - The report discusses the May 2025 import and export data released by the General Administration of Customs, noting a 4.8% increase in exports and a 3.4% decrease in imports [9] - It highlights the significant decline in US exports and the robust performance of non-US exports, which includes increases of 6.4% to the EU, 12.2% to ASEAN, and 18.9% to Africa [10] Market Review - For the week of June 9 to June 15, the Shenwan retail index decreased by 1.49%, while the overall market indices showed mixed results [13][16] - Year-to-date performance indicates a 7.67% increase in the Shenwan retail index [17] Company Valuation Table - The report includes a valuation table for various companies within the retail sector, with several companies rated as "Buy" based on their projected earnings and market performance [19][21]