Pangdonglai
Chinese retail chain
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Pangdonglai (lit. "Donglai the Fat" Simplified Chinese: 胖东来, Traditional Chinese: 胖東來) is a retail corporation founded in March 1995 by Yu Donglai (于东来). It operates a chain of malls and grocery stores and is headquartered in Xuchang, Henan, China.[1][2] The company is known for excellent customer service, and prioritizing work-life balance for its employees.[3][4][5] In 2024 Pangdonglai paid out RMB¥8.8 million (US$1.2 million) in compensation to customers after a supplier was found to have violated food safety procedures.[6][7] Its success has spurred imitation of its business style by competitors.[8]
Pangdonglai mall in Xinxiang, China | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | March 1995 |
| Founder | Yu Donglai |
| Headquarters | No. 277, Qiyi Road, Weidu District, Xuchang City, Henan Province, , China |
| Revenue | ¥16.964 billion (2024) |
Number of employees | ~7,000 (2025) |
| Website | https://www.azpdl.cn/ |