# Retail
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The Architect of Modern Chinese Retail: Remembering Ruentex’s Yin Yen-liang
Yin Yen-liang, the founder of RT-Mart and a major benefactor of Peking University, has died at 76, leaving behind a legacy that spans from revolutionary retail expansions to the institutionalization of business education in China. His career was defined by the successful sale of his retail empire to Alibaba and the creation of the Tang Prize, an international award for academic and scientific excellence.
The God of Retail: Toshifumi Suzuki’s Global 7-Eleven Empire Outlives Its Architect
Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary who brought 7-Eleven to Japan and eventually took over its global operations, has died at 93. His innovations in logistics and fresh-food retail transformed the convenience store into a vital social infrastructure, leaving behind a legacy that now faces unprecedented acquisition pressure from foreign competitors.
Youngor’s Generational Shift: Can the New Matriarch Shed the ‘Dad Brand’ Stigma?
Li Hanqiong is set to succeed her father as chairperson of Youngor, China's menswear giant, spearheading a radical shift from a diversified investment firm back to a fashion-focused powerhouse. Despite aggressive acquisitions of international brands and retail channels, she faces a significant challenge as the company's core apparel business struggles with declining profits and an aging brand image.
Closing the Digital Gap: Chengdu’s Jinniu District Tests ‘E-commerce + Physical’ Integration to Cure Retail Traffic Anxiety
Chengdu’s Jinniu District has launched an integrated e-commerce and physical retail campaign designed to help traditional businesses overcome digital marketing hurdles. By utilizing an online-to-offline loop, the initiative aims to solve ‘traffic anxiety’ for local car dealers, restaurants, and retailers through mid-May.
China’s 9.9-yuan Coffee Era Fades as Price War Gives Way to Profit Reality
The widespread 9.9-yuan coffee price point that anchored China’s retail coffee boom is receding as chains confront thin margins, rising input costs and franchisee stress. Kudi’s decision to end blanket 9.9 promotions and lift most prices signals a shift from volume-fuelled expansion to differentiated, sustainability-focused strategies across the sector.
Second‑Generation Strain: Red Bean Posts Deeper Losses as China’s Menswear Market Contracts
Red Bean forecasts a second consecutive annual loss for 2025, reflecting a broader decline in demand for traditional menswear in China. Efforts to reposition the brand and convert franchise stores to direct control have so far been overwhelmed by falling sales and squeezed margins, leaving the company at a crossroads between deeper restructuring or strategic partnership.