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Beyond the 'Little Essay' Storm: East Buy’s Former CEO Finds a Second Life in Livestreaming

Sun Dongxu, the former CEO of East Buy, has successfully returned to livestreaming as an independent book curator after a six-month silence. His return coincides with a financial recovery for East Buy, which has successfully pivoted toward a product-focused, cost-efficient business model following the costly departure of its top stars.

SoBiz2026年5月23日 05:53
#East Buy#New Oriental#Sun Dongxu
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Business

Beyond the Livestream: East Buy Pivots to Brick-and-Mortar to Hedge Against the Influencer Trap

East Buy has opened its first physical flagship store in Beijing, marking a strategic shift away from its reliance on superstar livestreamers toward a product-focused, multichannel retail model. The move follows significant leadership and talent reshuffling, signaling a 'de-anchoring' strategy aimed at long-term brand stability.

NeTe2026年5月21日 06:53
#East Buy#Yu Minhong#New Oriental
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Business

Beyond the Screen: East Buy’s Brick-and-Mortar Bet on Retail Longevity

East Buy has launched its first physical trial store in Beijing, marking a strategic pivot from pure livestreaming to an integrated O2O membership model. The move emphasizes self-branded products and long-term customer loyalty to mitigate the risks of the volatile influencer-led e-commerce market.

NeTe2026年5月6日 09:23
#East Buy#New Oriental#Livestreaming E-commerce
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Business

Profit Over Personalities: East Buy’s Industrial Pivot Pays Off as Stars Vanish

East Buy has achieved a massive surge in profitability despite the departure of its top livestreaming hosts. The company is aggressively pivoting from a talent-driven agency to a product-focused retail brand, though this strategy risks alienating a loyal fan base that values the platform's original cultural appeal.

SoBiz2026年4月29日 09:57
#East Buy#New Oriental#Livestreaming E-commerce
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Business

Between Sincerity and Power: Yu Minhong’s Failure to Save East Buy’s Founding Stars

The departure of four key anchors from East Buy highlights a deepening crisis in Yu Minhong’s leadership as he attempts to institutionalize a business built on individual charisma. The move toward 'de-IP-ization' has alienated the founding talent who saved the company during its 2021 pivot, exposing a fatal gap between corporate control and the human-centric nature of livestream commerce.

SoBiz2026年4月28日 07:58
#Yu Minhong#East Buy#New Oriental
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Business

East Buy’s Talent Exodus: The High Cost of Trading Charisma for Control

East Buy is facing a major internal crisis as four veteran anchors resigned simultaneously, citing a shift from an idealistic culture to rigid military-style management. The departures highlight a broader strategic struggle as the company attempts to pivot from an influencer-driven model to a supply-chain-centric retail platform.

SoBiz2026年4月28日 01:28
#East Buy#Michael Yu#Dong Yuhui
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East Buy’s Identity Crisis: Mass Talent Exodus Exposes the Perils of Corporate Transformation

East Buy is facing a major internal crisis as four core livestreaming anchors resigned simultaneously, citing an incompatible management style under CEO Sun Jin. The turmoil reflects the company's difficult transition from a personality-led influencer platform to a standardized, product-centric retail giant.

NeTe2026年4月27日 05:59
#East Buy#Yu Minhong#Sun Jin
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Business

The Institutionalization of East Buy: Can a Product-Led Strategy Survive the Host Exodus?

East Buy is undergoing a radical restructuring to eliminate its dependence on 'superstar' hosts, leading to a mass exodus of its veteran talent. While the pivot to self-operated products has improved profit margins, the company faces declining overall GMV and the challenge of retaining customers without its signature charisma.

SoBiz2026年4月27日 05:58
#East Buy#Live-streaming E-commerce#Yu Minhong