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Big Cyber to open 20 “makers” stores in China by year end

By Sarah Chen
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A retail subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, plans to open 20 stores in China for technology innovators known as “makers”, by the end of the year, a company executive said on Sunday. According to Wang Jung-ching, general manager of Big Cyber, a new retail brand under Hon Hai’s Cybermart consumer electronics chain in China, his firm will open new stores in Beijing and Guangzhou in April and May after already opening a first store in Shanghai.

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Which company is behind the new Big Cyber retail stores?

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Big Cyber is a new retail brand under Hon Hai’s Cybermart consumer electronics chain in China. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Is the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and the parent company.

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What is the purpose of these new Big Cyber stores?

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The stores are intended for technology innovators, often referred to as 'makers'. They aim to provide a retail space specifically catering to this segment of the market within China.

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Where will the new Big Cyber stores be opening?

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A first store has already opened in Shanghai. New stores are planned for Beijing and Guangzhou, opening in April and May respectively. The company plans to open 20 stores across China by the end of the year.

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