Core Viewpoint - The vitality of a city's night economy is positively correlated with the proportion of 24-hour convenience stores, as higher nighttime sales can boost operators' confidence in maintaining round-the-clock operations [1][2]. Group 1: Convenience Store Data - According to the "2025 China Urban Convenience Store Development Index," Guangzhou has the highest proportion of 24-hour convenience stores at 78.0%, with approximately 5,150 out of over 6,600 stores operating 24 hours [2]. - Eleven cities have a 24-hour convenience store proportion exceeding 70%, including Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, Fuzhou, Haikou, Nanning, Beijing, Putian, Wenzhou, Xiamen, and Nanchang [2][3]. - Only four cities—Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Haikou—have maintained a 24-hour convenience store proportion above 70% for six consecutive years [2]. Group 2: Night Economy Development - Cities like Guangzhou and Shanghai are leading in developing their night economies through diverse nighttime cultural and tourism activities [4]. - Chengdu's vibrant nightlife, including bars and restaurants, provides a conducive environment for the growth of 24-hour convenience stores [4]. - Haikou is enhancing its night economy by allowing 24-hour bars and entertainment venues, which may further benefit local convenience stores [4]. Group 3: Growth Trends - The rapid development of convenience stores in China began around 2019, with various cities implementing policies to promote brand chain convenience stores [5][6]. - From 2019 to 2025, Chengdu experienced the most significant increase in the proportion of 24-hour convenience stores, rising from 30.0% to 76.9%, a growth of 46.9% [7][8]. - Despite a smaller growth rate, Guangzhou remains the leader in absolute proportion, increasing from 67.4% in 2019 to 78.0% in 2025 [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The vitality of a city's night economy is positively correlated with the proportion of 24-hour convenience stores, as higher nighttime sales can encourage more businesses to operate around the clock [1][3]. Group 1: Night Economy and Convenience Stores - In 2018, a survey in Guangzhou indicated that nighttime sales at some 24-hour convenience stores accounted for up to 90% of their total sales [1]. - The "2025 China Urban Convenience Store Development Index" shows that Guangzhou has the highest proportion of 24-hour convenience stores at 78.0%, with approximately 5,150 out of over 6,600 stores operating 24 hours [3]. - Other cities with over 70% of convenience stores operating 24 hours include Chengdu, Shanghai, Xiamen, Haikou, and Nanchang [3]. Group 2: Long-term Trends - An analysis of data from 2020 to 2025 reveals that 11 cities consistently maintain a 24-hour convenience store proportion above 70%, with only Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Haikou achieving this for six consecutive years [3][4]. - The report indicates that the rapid growth of convenience stores in China began around 2019, driven by government policies promoting brand chain convenience stores [7]. Group 3: Growth Rates and Comparisons - Chengdu experienced the most significant increase in the proportion of 24-hour convenience stores, rising from 30.0% in 2019 to 76.9% in 2025, a growth of 46.9% [8]. - Other cities with notable increases include Dongguan (45.8%) and Qingdao (30.4%), while Guangzhou remains the leader in absolute proportion despite a smaller growth rate [8]. - The report also highlights that 14 out of 40 cities have a proportion of 24-hour convenience stores below 50%, particularly in central, northeastern, or northwestern regions [9].