How to pronounce CP Lotus?

Bu [bǔ] bee [fēng] lotus [lián] flower [huā].

"Charlotte Lotus" was renamed from the Thai retail supermarket Yi Chu Lotus.

"Yi Chu" is the honorific name of Mr. Xie Yichu, the founder of Zhengda Group. Xie Yichu's family is Thai-Chinese. "Lotus" is the national flower of Thailand, and Yi Chu Lotus was first created in Thailand. "Lotus" is a sacred flower of Buddhism, symbolizing good fortune. Thailand is a country where Buddhism is prevalent. This name is chosen to reflect the pursuit of mutual development of society and group undertakings.

Now the lotus of Yi Chu has been renamed as "Charlotte Lotus". Bu means prophet, and Bee means hardworking like bees. Lotus is the national flower of Thailand and symbolizes beauty. The name expresses its good wishes and outlook for the future.

Development History

Thailand retail supermarket Yichu Lotus will be renamed "Charlotte Lotus". The headquarters of Yi Chu Lotus issued a notice to all regions across the country that the name "Yi Chu Lotus", which has been used in China for more than three years, will be gradually changed to "Charlotte Lotus". According to reports, in April 2007, at the annual meeting of Yichu Lotus, the relevant materials were changed to "Charlotte Lotus", but there were serious internal differences at that time, and some people found it difficult to speak.

So the name "Charlotte Lotus" has not been determined for a long time. Later, multiple candidate names such as "Lotus" and "Zhengda Lotus" were added. In the end, CP Group decided to rename all 68 stores "Charoen Pokphand Lotus".

A senior executive of Yichu Lotus South China District said that the store’s LOGO and outdoor advertising will be renamed next. In addition, the company’s CI color will also be changed from the original iconic pattern of white lotus on a green background. , changed to a yellow lotus logo on a red background. The new name "Charp CP Lotus" was chosen to comply with the store's parent company, Charoen Pokphand Group. According to reports, CP Group is called "Charoen Pokphand Group" in Thailand.

Since establishing the Chia Tai seed store 80 years ago, Thailand’s Chia Tai Group has shown the acumen and entrepreneurial spirit of an industrial and commercial giant. Seize the opportunities you discover, develop the necessary management and technology skills, and always plan for a better future. This Thai business group has established 250 companies in 20 countries, employs more than 100,000 employees, and is one of China's largest foreign-invested enterprises.

CP Group has established its own hypermarket - China Charoen Pokphand Lotus. In the past 11 years, since its first store opened in Pudong, Shanghai on June 23, 1997, CP Lotus has opened more than 75 shopping malls in China. Relying on advanced modern shopping concepts, CP Lotus is regarded as a trustworthy store that provides a new shopping experience, a comfortable shopping environment and high-quality goods at low prices every day.

Continuing its stable development situation, CP Lotus maintains an annual sales growth of approximately 20 to 30% and a customer base of over 50 million. Relying on hierarchical management and purchasing power, CP Lotus can further extend and complete its chain network in China and expand the principle of low prices every day.

Provide a wide variety of high-quality, low-priced products, from fresh vegetables to snacks, from home appliances to transportation, from clothing to furniture, from health and beauty products to toys, and more.

CP Lotus’s goal is to provide warm and friendly service to all customers. We hope to bring more employment opportunities to China and improve people's quality of life and living standards.