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What China’s malls tell us about 2026 spending

EV showrooms once dominated the ground floor. Now they are giving way to Pop Mart stores and humanoid robots, reflecting a shift in consumer values.

Ashley Dudarenok

1 day ago

Retail Strategy

What China’s malls tell us about 2026 spending

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