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- New World Department Store China Limited operates as a leading retail flagship of New World Development Company Limited, owning and managing department stores and shopping malls across Mainland China. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong, the company operates a substantial network including 15 "New World" branded department stores and seven "Ba Li Chun Tian" branded department stores and shopping malls, located in key cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing, Lanzhou, Nanjing, Yantai, and Shenyang. Its product offerings span a wide range of merchandise categories, including apparel, cosmetics, jewelry, timepieces, and home furnishing products, supplemented by concessionaire counters and diversified lifestyle services such as catering, cinemas, beauty centers, food courts, and children’s playgrounds to create a comprehensive shopping experience. Additionally, the company runs three "New World Supermarket" outlets and concept shops under the "Love - Original - Life (LOL)" brand, while also engaging in property investment and providing management and financing services.
In recent years, New World Department Store China Limited has strategically enhanced its retail capabilities by adopting a hybrid department store-shopping mall model to better meet diverse consumer demands. The company is intensifying its business mix enrichment by integrating multi-scenario retail, dining, and leisure experiences, and has launched flagship, integrated, and boutique stores featuring expanded categories such as Anime, Comics and Games (ACG), high-quality catering, sports and fitness, and lifestyle amenities. It has actively pursued digital transformation by developing a proprietary online shopping platform "New Lab" that complements its physical stores, enabling a from-shop-to-home delivery model through cooperation with third-party logistics providers. Recent operational changes reflect an ongoing drive toward innovative retail experiences and digital reform to strengthen customer engagement and market competitiveness within Mainland China.
The company further maintains strategic initiatives focused on consumer-centric growth, targeting family customers and urban consumers through experiential retail presentations branded under "Happy New World." It has also entered into partnerships such as the launch of the co-branded "Peony New World Credit Card" with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to enhance customer loyalty programs. Its 2024-2025 operational strategy includes expanding the physical and online retail footprint, optimizing category offerings, and upgrading ground-floor store businesses with flagship and diversified formats in line with prevailing market trends. New World Department Store China Limited continues to position itself as a prominent retail operator with a strong presence and expansion in Mainland China, driving sustainable business development underpinned by merchandise, service, and experiential retail components.