Struggling Chinese supermarket borrows from tiny rival's playbook

Yonghui upgrades stores to replicate pioneer Pangdonglai's success

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Store associates check packaged meat on display at a Yonghui supermarket in Xi'an, China. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)

KOHEI FUJIMURA, Nikkei staff writer

DALIAN, China -- Embattled Chinese supermarket chain Yonghui Superstores is attempting to turn itself around by emulating the practices of a small grocer known for quality service and generous employee benefits.

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