• Sun Art Retail Group posted its annual report for the year ended March 31, 2026, as it pressed a shift toward organic growth.
• Sales pressure persisted amid weak consumer demand, CPI volatility, rising competition, and lower in-store traffic.
• Product overhaul accelerated, including SKU rationalization, broader national joint procurement, deeper key-account partnerships, and faster private-brand rollout.
• Store strategy pivoted to remodeling and format mix, with supermarkets positioned as the main expansion engine; front-warehouse rollout accelerated to support online growth.
• Management set a medium-term target to lift online sales penetration to 40%-50%, focusing on fulfillment efficiency and improved online profitability.

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