GUANGZHOU -- China's Xiaomi aims to have 20,000 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide by the end of 2025, up 50% from the end of September, as it tries to sell consumers everything from cars to phones to appliances.
Company steps up plans for 50% more physical stores in home market

A Xiaomi store in Guangzhou lets customers get a feel for appliances before they buy. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
GUANGZHOU -- China's Xiaomi aims to have 20,000 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide by the end of 2025, up 50% from the end of September, as it tries to sell consumers everything from cars to phones to appliances.