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Quan Lian Zhonghe Store Reverses Closure, Quan Lian to Take Over Operations

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • The Zhonghe store of Quan Lian, a Taiwanese supermarket chain, will not close as previously announced.
  • Quan Lian will take over direct operations of the Zhonghe store starting October 1, ensuring continuity for customers and employees.
  • The store faced losses due to rising costs and changing consumer habits, but Quan Lian aims to improve its performance under direct management.

A dramatic reversal has occurred regarding the Zhonghe store of Taiwanese supermarket chain Quan Lian. Previously slated to close at the end of September due to financial losses, the store will now continue operations under Quan Lian's direct management starting October 1.

Quan Lian announced that the Zhonghe store will maintain normal business hours, with no impact on member benefits, product supply, or services. The company pledged to continue providing comprehensive products and an enhanced shopping experience based on local needs. For employees, Quan Lian will collaborate with Run Tai Global to assist those willing to stay, offering job opportunities within the Quan Lian group and facilitating interviews to ensure a smooth transition and protect employment rights.

The Zhonghe store will continue to operate normally, and member benefits, product supply, and various services will not be affected.

— Quan LianQuan Lian's statement assuring customers and employees about the continuity of services and benefits at the Zhonghe store.

The store, operated by Run Tai Global for 26 years, had been a stable profit contributor. However, in recent years, it faced severe operational challenges from shifting consumer habits towards e-commerce and escalating costs for rent, utilities, and labor. These factors led to losses, accumulating to 12 million NT dollars last year and 8 million NT dollars in the first quarter of this year.

Run Tai Global's decision to close the Zhonghe store, following the earlier announcement of the closure of its Zhonglun store, was also influenced by concerns about career development for staff if only one store remained. The company stated it has prepared comprehensive plans for its assets and employee resettlement, including seeking buyers or tenants for the business assets and providing severance or retirement packages for its approximately 193 employees in compliance with labor laws.

We will prioritize assisting employees who are willing to stay, providing them with job vacancy information for related positions within Daquan Lian and Quan Lian based on their willingness, expertise, and career plans, and arranging interviews to help them smoothly transition to subsequent work and protect their employment rights.

— Quan LianQuan Lian's commitment to supporting the employment of existing staff at the Zhonghe store.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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