Last year, sales of large floor home stores continued to fall

In 2012, the building materials market continued to face challenges, with a noticeable decline in sales across large home stores. According to Qin Zhanxue, the executive vice president of the China Building Materials Circulation Association, the Building Materials Home Index (BHI) followed a downward trend in December, reflecting the seasonal slowdown that typically affects major home and building material markets. During this period, stores often launched promotional campaigns as part of their off-season strategies, aiming to boost sales rather than maximize profits. These promotions were designed to attract customers and build a stronger presence for the upcoming year. Over the past few years, the real estate sector remained strong, prompting many flooring and home furnishing businesses to expand aggressively into major cities. This led to intense competition, with "land battles" becoming a common strategy among retailers. However, this rapid expansion came with consequences. The market became oversaturated, leading to issues such as declining occupancy rates, difficulties in attracting investors, and frequent changes in management. Additionally, rent collection became more challenging, further straining the industry. According to data from December 2012, the BHI stood at 106.48, marking a 3.32% drop from the previous month but a slight 0.72% increase compared to the same period the previous year. Sales for national-level building materials and home stores in the previous month reached 100.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 5.92% compared to the prior month. Annual sales totaled 1,246.7 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 2.46%. These figures highlight the ongoing struggles within the sector, driven by both external market conditions and internal overexpansion.

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