Beijing Hualian Group Explained
Beijing Hualian Group Investment Holding Co., Ltd. 北京华联集团投资控股有限公司 |
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The Beijing Hualian Group (using the trademark BHG) is a leading Chinese retailer founded in 1998, headquartered in Beijing. It is one of the fifteen large national retail enterprises supported by the Ministry of Commerce and the only Chinese retail enterprise member of the International Department Store Association. Headed by Ji Xiao An the chairman of the board of the Beijing Hualian Group,[1] the group's main activities include the operation of supermarkets and department stores, as well as the sale of general merchandise, textiles, daily-use products and fresh fruits and vegetables.[2] The group has been a member of the International Association of department stores since 2006.[3] [4]
Brands
Singapore
In Singapore, it acquired Seiyu Group's three existing department stores such as Bugis Junction, Lot One and Junction 8 and has since renamed its stores to BHG Singapore from April 5, 2007.[5]
BHG had opened its second outlet in Century Square in December 2007 after the previous tenant Metro moved out, although it was closed down on 13 August 2017. It was being replaced by new generation of stores.
As of 2023, BHG was located in the following locations:
On 3 January 2022, BHG Raffles City was closed down after a temporary lease called One Assembly, which occupies the space previously occupied by Robinsons after the closure in December 2020. Also, BHG opened one store in Jurong Point on 1 September 2016, but had eventually closed down on 13 February 2022 citing COVID-19 losses. BHG Clementi Mall had closed down on 6 March 2022 as well.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] BHG also closed down its Lot One, Choa Chu Kang branch in 2023.[12]
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Notes and References
- Web site: 7 October 2005 . Shin-Kong Mitsukoshi, Beijing Hualian to Jointly Run Department Stores in China . 21 October 2010 . Taiwan Economic News.
- Bernadette Andreosso-O'Callaghan, Jean-Pascal Bassino, Sam Dzever The Economic Relations Between Asia and Europe 178063241X 2007 p.137 "Hualian is one of largest and also the oldest Chinese supermarket chains. Established in June 1998, this group was first listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2001. It has been selected as one of the ten most promising and reliable public .."
- Web site: Beijing Hualian Group (SKP). 2021-04-22. www.iads.org.
- Web site: News releases - www.stockmanngroup.com. 2021-06-20. www.stockmanngroup.com. 2021-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526134335/http://www.stockmanngroup.com/en/news-releases/-/stock/showDisclosure/93093/STOCKMANN%27S%20CEO%20HANNU%20PENTTIL%C3%84%20APPOINTED%20AS%20PRESIDENT%20OF%20THE%20INTERNATIONAL%20DEPARTMENT%20STORE%20ORGANIZA. dead.
- Web site: BHG (SINGAPORE) Pte Ltd . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131212043334/http://bhgsingapore.com.sg/store_info/index.asp . 2013-12-12 .
- Web site: reserved. BHG Singapore All rights. ONE Assembly. 2021-03-08. BHG Singapore All rights reserved. en.
- Web site: One Assembly Raffles City Shopping Centre. 2021-03-05. www.capitaland.com. en.
- Web site: One Assembly Department Store & Value Store Raffles City Shopping Centre. 2021-03-05. www.capitaland.com. en.
- Web site: BHG Singapore to launch Raffles City concept store at former Robinsons space. 2021-03-05. CNA. en.
- Web site: BHG Also Closing Clementi Outlet & Raffles City Department Store One Assembly. 2021-12-23. 8 Days. en.
- Web site: BHG's One Assembly at Raffles City to close down on Jan. 3, up to 90% off sales. 2021-12-23. mothership.sg. en.
- Web site: Redhuan . Batrisyia . 2023-03-02 . 12 Best Deals In March 2023 - 1-For-1 Cathay Movie Tickets, 80% BHG Sale & Free Adidas Bag . 2023-06-29 . TheSmartLocal - Singapore's Leading Travel and Lifestyle Portal . en-GB.