Zhongyuan Department Store
Time-Honored BrandZhongyuan Department Store · Tianjin · Founded
Zhongyuan Department Store, a renowned department store in modern Tianjin, was famous for selling global merchandise and witnessed the commercial prosperity of the city.
Brand Story
Founded in the early 20th century in Tianjin (exact year to be verified), Zhongyuan Department Store opened in the Japanese concession during a time when Tianjin was already a bustling commercial hub with many foreign concessions. It specialized in high-end imported goods, attracting both Chinese and foreign customers. Its founders, mostly industrialists, aimed to revitalize national commerce and compete with foreign products. Besides offering a wide range of merchandise, the store also featured entertainment facilities, making it a popular destination for leisure and shopping. Zhongyuan Department Store represents the openness and innovation of Tianjin's modern commerce and remains an integral part of the city's memory.
Signature Products
High-end timepieces imported from Switzerland and other countries, known for precision and durability, priced from dozens to hundreds of silver dollars.
Premium fabrics sourced from Europe, America, and domestic suppliers, favored by the upper class, priced from a few to dozens of silver dollars per bolt.
Internationally renowned brands of cosmetics, including perfumes and powder compacts, setting fashion trends, priced from a few jiao to a few yuan.
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Tianjin（天津）
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Cultural Note
Zhongyuan Department Store embodies the openness of Tianjin's modern commercial culture. Its business model blended Chinese and Western practices, emphasized customer experience, and drove the modernization of Tianjin's consumer culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Zhongyuan Department Store founded?
Zhongyuan Department Store was founded in null, originating in Tianjin, Tianjin, primarily in the Department Store field.
What is the signature product of Zhongyuan Department Store?
Its signature product is Imported Clocks and Watches. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
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Sources / References
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