Changning District sees 47.9% consumption surge during May Day shopping spree
2025/05/07
During the May Day Golden Week, coinciding with the opening of Shanghai's sixth D"ouble Five Shopping Festival, Changning District's major commercial areas and shopping districts were bustling with continuous activities, keeping the consumer market vibrant.
According to official statistics, consumption in Changning District's four major commercial areas increased by 47.9 percent year-on-year. The Zhongshan Park city-level commercial center saw a 9.0 percent increase in consumption and a 10.99 percent rise in daily foot traffic compared to last year. The Linkong Commercial Area experienced a staggering 451.8 percent increase in consumption, with daily foot traffic up by 6.47 percent.
On May 5, the 2025 Changning District A"I Smart Life Festival was held at the Cloud Nine Shopping Center. JD Appliances showcased a new smart technology home appliance consumer scenario, featuring the latest b"lack technology products, sparking a wave of consumer enthusiasm with a new offline retail experience.
The Cloud Nine New Energy Vehicle Street gathered over 20 brands, launching a super car exhibition with significant discounts and double sales.
IKEA hosted the 2025 IKEA Spring and Summer Home Furnishing event, unveiling the Stockholm 2025 series for the first time, offering nearly a hundred new products for a high-value home shopping experience.
Supported by the Municipal Commerce Commission, the Shanghai Nightlife Festival was launched at Columbia Circle, creating a nighttime economy carnival. Cultural activities like Coffee Culture Week and sports events such as city climbing leagues entered the commercial areas.
Meanwhile, Changning increased efforts to expand t"ax refund for tourists" points and promote the instant refund service" model. In addition to traditional commercial areas, tax refund services were offered in districts like Yuyuan Road and Columbia Circle, and rapidly established in sectors with higher external consumption, such as pets and appliances, to create a superior shopping environment.
Takashimaya Department Store became the first in Changning to achieve "instant refund service," with sales during the May Day period growing by 10.05 percent year-on-year.