Yonghui Aims for 200 “Pang Donglai-Style” Store Conversions by End of September, Achieving 80% Similarity in Product Selection

CNBC AI News – June 24, 2025 – Supermarket chain Yonghui is aggressively pursuing a massive store transformation, aiming to revamp its operations to mirror the success of the acclaimed retailer, Pang Donglai.

Yonghui has announced an ambitious plan to overhaul 200 stores across China by the end of September, with the goal of aligning 80% of their product offerings with Pang Donglai’s standards.

The initiative marks a significant expansion, with the 100th “Pang-Donglai-style” store opening in Nanjing earlier this month, a key milestone in this strategic shift.

The company now aims to efficiently complete the second phase of its transformation, focusing on the next 100 stores.

According to the latest projections, Yonghui plans to refresh and reopen approximately one store per day throughout the third quarter. This week alone, the number of remodeled stores across the country is expected to reach 126.

During the initial phase of the transformation, Yonghui has already succeeded in restructuring its product selection, with current store layouts now exceeding 80% alignment with Pang Donglai’s model.

Looking ahead, Yonghui intends to bolster its proprietary brands, aiming to introduce high-performing products targeting the 100 million yuan sales mark.

Adding further muscle to its transformation efforts, Yonghui is conducting a week-long training program for store managers in Zhengzhou, focusing on best practices to drive successful store-level implementation.

In a nod to the strategic direction, Pang Donglai’s leadership has voiced support for the moves, emphasizing a focus on employee engagement, authentic customer service, and, most importantly, product quality and safety.