Major supermarkets and various night markets are competing for promotion. This year, Zhongshan has actively promoted consumption and launched a series of promotion policies to fully stimulate the consumer market and unlock its potential.
According to the Zhongshan Bureau of Commerce, Zhongshan's total retail sales of consumer goods from January to August amounted to 106.9 billion yuan, an increase of 4.2% year-on-year. The growth ranks first in Guangdong province for three consecutive months.
Among staple commodities, the retail sales of petroleum and related product companies above the designated size increased by 23.3% from January to August, and the retail sales of automobile products increased by 10.3%.
Online consumption has also remained active. From January to August, the retail sales of goods from businesses above the designated size in Zhongshan through online platforms increased by 175% year-on-year.