This quarter, in order to support the digital capability building of various retail entities, Meituan continued to improve its merchant-side products and services. While meeting consumers' demand for quality and price, it also boosted the operating efficiency and economies of scale of merchants.
Meituan Takeaway's "branded satellite stores" welcomed the joining of brands such as Lao Xiang Ji and Haidilao this quarter , providing more merchants with commission rebates, traffic support, operational guidance and other services. As of the end of June, 120 brands have opened more than 800 satellite stores across the country.
Meituan Lightning Warehouse helps merchants improve their country code philippines mobile business quality and efficiency through online operations, pricing strategies, traffic support, and fulfillment services, and has expanded to more regions this quarter. Meituan Medicine also released a new digital solution "HEALTH" business growth model in August, aiming to help pharmaceutical companies build brand influence and help pharmacies improve service efficiency. In addition, Meituan Medicine's online medical insurance drug purchase service has been launched in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao and other cities, covering dozens of chain drugstore brands.
Thanks to the arrival of the traditional consumption peak season, the in-store hotel and tourism business once again achieved steady growth, with order volume increasing by more than 60% year-on-year, the annual number of transaction users increasing by nearly 35% year-on-year, and the annual number of active merchants also reaching a new high.
In the second quarter, Dianping released the "Must-eat List" for 2024. Nearly half of the nearly 2,800 restaurants are city specialty restaurants, and 46% are local restaurants. Meituan follows users to discover more small restaurants, and continues to accompany the business growth of the listed restaurants, so that "small merchants also have a big stage.