1月7日，家居零售企业宜家中国通过官方微信及官网发布《以韧性构建未来 宜家中国关于调整门店布局的说明》（下称《说明》）称，决定自2026年2月 2日起停止运营包括宜家上海宝山商场、宜家广州番禺商场等七个线下门店。 同日，经济观察报记者先后走访广州番禺商场和佛山商场。多位长期在宜家购物的消费者向记者表示，近年前往宜家门店消费时觉得客流量下降明显，以 往排队结账盛况不再。一位在佛山商场工作约九年的清洁人员说："今年客流量较高峰时期减少超过一半。" 1月8日，宜家中国方面回复经济观察报记者表示，此次调整并不意味着相关门店"无法继续经营"，而是宜家面向长期韧性与未来增长所采取的主动转型。 "门店客流下降明显" 宜家中国发布《说明》当天，广州番禺商场暂停营业。 1月7日，经济观察报记者在宜家广州番禺商场门口看到一则《暂停营业通知》称，因渠道布局调整原因，该店于1月7日至8日暂停营业，并将于1月9日恢 复营业。 一位在上述门店负责维持秩序的工作人员向记者表示，（停业）通知来得比较突然，暂停营业主要是因为"店里要开会，大约二十多人"。 肖女士家住宜家广州番禺商场附近，经常在宜家购物。她告诉经济观察报记者，因为得知宜家准备关 ...

Group 1 - The article discusses the evolving trends in food and beverage, highlighting how young consumers are creatively using products like "Mixue Ice City" in cooking, transforming drinks into culinary ingredients [4][5][6] - The rise of unique food presentations, such as the "Prince Charming Soup," showcases the trend of visually appealing dishes gaining popularity on social media [8] Group 2 - The opening of LE LABO's new store in a traditional Beijing courtyard marks a significant move for the brand, integrating local architectural styles with its fragrance offerings [9][11][14] - The competitive landscape of high-end retail is shifting, with Beijing SKP undergoing a partial ownership change, raising questions about its future amidst a cooling luxury market [20][22][23] Group 3 - The collaboration between outdoor brand Outopia and China Rocket Company reflects a trend of brands merging functionality with cultural values, appealing to younger consumers [25][27] - The launch of IKEA's second-hand platform "IKEA preowned" aligns with sustainability goals, allowing users to buy and sell used IKEA products [60][62] Group 4 - GAP's marketing campaign for the 520 event emphasizes emotional connections and inclusivity, contrasting with the quieter responses from luxury brands in the same period [65][68]

Group 1: Taxation Changes for Self-Employed Individuals - Starting from April 6, 2026, self-employed individuals or property earners in the UK with an annual income exceeding £50,000 will be required to comply with the new "Making Tax Digital" (MTD) regulations [2][4] - This change is expected to impact approximately 780,000 individuals, with those earning between £30,000 and £50,000 affected by April 2027, and those earning over £20,000 by 2028 [6] Group 2: UK-India Trade Negotiations - UK and Indian trade ministers commenced a two-day negotiation on April 29, 2024, aiming to finalize a trade agreement that has been in discussion for over three years [6][7] - Key issues include tariffs on whisky, agricultural products, and automobiles, with some sensitive topics like immigration temporarily excluded from the negotiations [9][11] Group 3: Solar Panel Installation in New Homes - The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the UK government to expedite the installation of solar panels in new homes, noting that only 40% of new builds currently have them [12][13] - The LGA emphasizes that mandatory solar panel installation could save households approximately £440 annually and help the UK meet its net-zero emissions target by 2030 [13] Group 4: IKEA's New Store Opening - IKEA opened a new store on Oxford Street, which is expected to attract around 60,000 customers weekly, marking it as a new landmark in London's West End [15][17] - The store, located in a historic building, represents an investment of at least £450 million and features 3,800 square meters of retail space with around 6,000 products [19][20] Group 5: Housing Market Trends in East London - East London has experienced the strongest house price growth over the past decade, with Barking & Dagenham leading at an average annual increase of 5.9%, bringing the average price to £363,323 [22][23] - Other areas like Havering and Redbridge also showed significant growth, with average annual increases of 5.7% and 5.4%, respectively, surpassing the overall UK market average of 5.3% [22][23] Group 6: Cancer Awareness and Support - King Charles III shared his personal experience with cancer during a support reception, highlighting that over 390,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer each year [24][26] - He acknowledged the efforts of organizations and individuals supporting cancer patients and paid tribute to cancer activist Dame Deborah James [28]