NANJING -- Chinese discount store operator HotMaxx is winning over bargain hunters by offering branded goods well below their original prices, as an economic slowdown has consumers growing more cautious about spending.
HotMaxx launches supersized outlets after success with near-expiry snacks and drinks

Shoppers browse HotMaxx's "super warehouse" store in Nanjing. The discount retailer has opened over 900 stores in China since 2020. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
NANJING -- Chinese discount store operator HotMaxx is winning over bargain hunters by offering branded goods well below their original prices, as an economic slowdown has consumers growing more cautious about spending.