Waima Alcohol Delivery, the on-demand alcohol retail platform backed by Meituan, has surpassed 2,400 operating front warehouses nationwide, underscoring the rapid expansion of China’s instant retail model. Read More
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China’s tobacco and alcohol shops once sat at the centre of the country’s wine and spirits distribution network.
For years, these neighbourhood stores served as … Read More
73% of alcohol deliveries now go to homes, while more than 90% of trade players warn the once-dominant banquet- and wedding-driven growth model is no longer sustainable.
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Acquisition strengthens Meituan’s front-warehouse capabilities in eastern China and deepens its push into alcohol delivery. Read More
During the week spanning Christmas 2025 to New Year’s Day, sales of white wine and mulled wine surged on Meituan, China’s largest instant retail platform. Read More
The partnership combines fine dining rankings with instant delivery, reflecting how beer brands are chasing new consumption moments. Read More
Waimai Alcohol Delivery, Meituan’s on-demand alcohol arm, is on track to double its transaction value in 2025, highlighting both the momentum — and mounting strains — in China’s fiercely competitive instant retail race. Read More
China's delivery giant Meituan is reporting a record quarterly loss amid rising price war among its competitors. Read More
What has prompted Wuliangye, China's second largest liquor brand to blacklist 46 online sellers including Meituan, Taobao, Douyin and JD.com? Read More
In an era of instant retail, where speed sells and convenience reigns. But behind the glowing growth numbers, many distributors say they’re running faster just to stand still. Read More