Chongqing’s Three-Year Streak as One of the Most Favored Cities for First Stores

Chongqing’s Three-Year Streak as One of the Most Favored Cities for First Stores

Citizens shop and stroll along Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street in Chongqing on March 19, 2025. (Photo by Xie Zhiqiang/Visual Chongqing) Chongqing - Chongqing has recently seen a surge in the "first-store economy" with global brands entering key business districts. For instance, at MixC Mall in Jiulongpo District, French brand Maison Margiela opened its first full-category boutique in the city, alongside the outdoor brand Fjällräven. Meanwhile, at T…