With the approval of China Post, a speciality postage stamp shop has been opened in Changsha, Hunan.

Jiang Yong, vice president for Suning Appliance, said at a meeting held in Changsha, Hunan that the company would maintain a rapid and stable growth in 2009 by opening at least 200 new stores across China, of which at least 10 out of the 200 stores would be located in Hunan.

McDonald's China has signed an agreement with BuBuGao Trade Chain establishing a strategic alliance in their future development and the two companies will jointly open four fast food restaurants in Hunan in 2009.

The global ice cream brand DQ has entered the market in Shannxi Province with the recent opening of two stores in Xi'an.

Xinlianxin Group, a Hunan-based retailer, has announced plans to open a high-quality department store in Yueyang, Hunan Province.

Xinyu Hengdeli, a mainland China luxury watch retailer, has announced plans to open at least 26 new stores in the second half of 2008.