From 11 to 7, three retailers each made their first move in a new city and port over three days. Membership stores are increasing regional density, fresh food e-commerce is capturing foot traffic at ports, and snack brands are expanding their footprint with their first cross-province store—different strategies, all executed quickly.

01Sam's Club Taizhou Store: Grand Opening on 11/12

Sam's Club Official App has announced the opening of Sam's Club Taizhou on11/12 (next Thursday)Grand Opening.

The store is located south of Kaifa Avenue and west of Zhongxin Avenue in Jiaojiang District. It covers a planned construction area of approximately 69.5 mu, with a total floor area of 7.32 square meters. The facility includes two levels of underground parking plus surface parking, offering more than 1000 parking spaces. In terms of scale, this isThe largest Sam's Club in southeastern Zhejiang。

02Hema: Opens at Zhuhai Hengqin Port

On 11 5, the official account of Hengqin Port Qiming Plaza announced that Freshippo has officially joined the business district. Zhuhai Dahengqin Port Industrial Co., Ltd. also confirmed that both parties have signed the agreement. This marks Freshippo'sHengqin's first storeLocated on Level 2 of Qiming Plaza.

The project site is fully enclosed and fenced. Interior fit-out, equipment installation, and business setup are underway. The opening date has not yet been announced.

03Golden Grain Gate: Hefei's First Store Opens in Shushan District

On 11 6, the Shushan District Commerce Bureau disclosed that Jinlimen's first store in Hefei has officially been signed and will be located in Shushan District, with the site selected atHefei MixC Level B1The plan is to open at the earliest by the end of this year. This is Jinlimen's first store in the Anhui market.

Positioned as a flagship store, this location continues the integrated "snacks + tea + braised foods" model, covering four categories: fresh braised items, freshly baked goods, dried fruits and meat jerky, and made-to-order teas. It focuses on freshness with short shelf life and affordable value.

When viewed together, the three messages share a clear commonality:All are flagship stores, all located in areas with the most defined foot traffic.Sam's Club selected Taizhou, supported by both manufacturing and consumption in southeastern Zhejiang; Hema chose the Hengqin Port for its daily cross-border foot traffic; Jinlimen picked Level B1 of The MixC in Hefei, where young people are most concentrated. Store location strategy is shifting from "city centers" to "guaranteed foot traffic."