China, Peoples Republic of: Retail Food Sector. Supermarket Destinations in Southwest China, 2008. GAIN Report Number CH8912

摘要

Less foreign competition, burgeoning demand, and regional interest in food make Southwest Chinas food retail sector a prime target for U.S. exports. There are three main channels for distributing products to Southwest China: local distributors, regional distribution centers, and importer direct. Degree of centralization of purchasing determines method of entry into upscale hypermarkets, as does the type of product.