Nanjing Central Emporium (Group) Stocks, also known as Central Emporium, is a renowned brand that has a rich history spanning over 86 years. Founded in 1936 by influential figures such as Zhang Jingjiang, Zeng Yangfu, and Mao Yisheng, Central Emporium was established with the mission of promoting local businesses, resisting Japanese goods, and revitalizing national commerce. Today, it is considered the pioneer of ethnic commerce and continues to prioritize the prosperity of urban commerce.

Central Emporium operates a chain of 16 department stores in Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Shandong, Hubei, and other locations, with a total retail space of over 700,000 square meters. Its flagship store located in Nanjing's Xinjiekou commercial district spans over 100,000 square meters and stands as one of the largest single-store outlets in the East China region. The brand is also actively involved in constructing commercial projects, with an estimated construction area exceeding 2.

6 million square meters. In line with its strategy of transformative retail, Central Emporium has embraced the concept of big department stores plus convenience stores to meet the evolving needs of customers. In collaboration with Lawson, the brand has quickly expanded its reach in Nanjing and Anhui, having already opened more than 230 Lawson stores in Nanjing alone by the end of 2021.

By 2022, the number of stores in Nanjing's main urban areas is expected to surpass 300. Central Emporium's Lawson stores in Anhui, launched in 2018, have already spread across multiple cities, including Hefei, with over 180 stores catering to high-end neighborhoods, office buildings, and various commercial districts. With a wealth of commercial management experience, strategic partnerships, brand resources, and capital advantages, Central Emporium has earned numerous accolades, such as being recognized as a China Business Reform and Opening-up 20th Anniversary Meritorious Enterprise in 2008 and a Top 100 Chinese Retail Enterprise and Top 10 National Business Service Enterprise in 2013.

The brand's long-term strategic development goal is to establish itself as a leading chain brand in the industry and maintain a century-long legacy as the Central brand. In the face of intense market competition, Central Emporium has charted a clear strategic direction, transitioning from traditional department stores to shopping centers, heavy asset to light asset, and traditional shopping to an Internet+ O2O interactive experience. The company is committed to sustained, innovative, and transformative development, pushing forward the process of group, chain, and social construction to create a modern and powerful commercial conglomerate.

Partner with Central Emporium and join the success story of Lawson's convenience stores or explore their department store offerings. You can reach out to them for collaboration, franchise opportunities, or to share any feedback or concerns. As a customer-centric brand, Central Emporium strives to provide exceptional service and experiences