Group 1 - Lawson opened its first store in Qingdao, with a total of 7 stores launched simultaneously, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy in Shandong, aiming to establish 1,000 stores in the province [7] - Baiguoyuan's chairman addressed the issue of high fruit prices, emphasizing the company's commitment to quality and consumer education, stating that good fruit is in high demand and that they will not compromise on quality despite potential price reductions [9] - Pop Mart's flagship store in Thailand, which is the largest globally at 760 square meters, has been criticized for resembling Miniso's design, although neither company has officially responded to the claims [10] Group 2 - Hema released a consumption trend report for its 10th anniversary, focusing on "freshness, health, and self-satisfaction" as key product directions, and has built a large supply chain network to ensure the quality of fresh produce [12] - AliExpress reported a 100% year-on-year increase in overseas sales of domestic beauty products, with Europe, Mexico, Brazil, and Japan being the main growth markets [13] - Wahaha announced a 1 billion yuan investment in a new beverage production base in Xi'an, which will include multiple production lines for various beverages [14] Group 3 - The retail industry in China saw a CRPI of 50.1 in August, indicating a return to expansion, with a 0.5 percentage point increase from the previous month [19] - Tmall Supermarket expanded its same-day delivery service to 8 new cities, achieving a delivery punctuality rate of over 97%, with plans for further expansion [21] - On August 7, over 300,000 small restaurant businesses achieved peak sales on Taobao Flash Sale, with delivery riders on Ele.me increasing to 3.5 times last year's numbers [23]

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