Company Description
Chanson International Holding (Nasdaq: CHSN) is a retail trade company focused on bakery, seasonal, and beverage products, operating within the supermarkets and grocery sector. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Urumqi, China, the company provides its products primarily through a network of chain stores in Xinjiang, China and New York, United States. According to company disclosures, Chanson manages dozens of stores in China and several stores in New York City, and also sells through digital platforms and third-party online food ordering platforms.
Chanson’s core business centers on offering packaged bakery products, made-in-store pastries, beverage products, and eat-in services. Its stores serve freshly prepared bakery items alongside an extensive range of beverages. The company states that it aims to make healthy, nutritious, and ready-to-eat food using advanced facilities and in-depth industry research, while creating a comfortable and distinctive store environment for customers.
Within its retail footprint, Chanson directly operates stores in Xinjiang and New York. Company descriptions note that its China stores generate revenue from bakery products, seasonal products, and beverage products, while its U.S. stores generate revenue from bakery products, beverage products, and eat-in services. The company has opened new bakery stores in China over recent fiscal periods and operates branded locations in New York City. Some stores have been opened in prominent tourist and commercial areas in Xinjiang, and the company has also reported closures or suspensions of certain U.S. store operations in response to local competition and performance.
Beyond traditional in-store sales, Chanson reports that it sells through digital channels, including online platforms and third-party food ordering services. In China, the company has highlighted a “baking + same-city delivery” and “livestream + interaction” strategy using its channel on Douyin, integrating real-time livestream content from store kitchens with instant local delivery. This approach is intended to connect its offline baking operations with online demand, using its network of offline stores as a base for rapid delivery.
Chanson also describes a focus on product development and research. The company states that its dedicated and highly experienced product development teams continually create new products that reflect market trends and customer demand. It has emphasized health-focused initiatives, including the refinement of a natural sweetener blend for lower-sugar beverages and baked goods under its coffee brand Soul ● Song, and the development of nasogastric nutrition formulas under the “Songkang Meal” series, which have received registration approval in China as Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) and have been adopted for use in hospitals in Xinjiang.
In addition, Chanson has reported expansion of its coffee brand Soul ● Song through a franchise operation model in Xinjiang in collaboration with a local hotel and restaurant management enterprise. The company has opened a Soul ● Song café in a national tourist resort and has described this as its first attempt at adopting a franchise model for that brand. Chanson has also opened new stores in well-known tourist destinations in Xinjiang, such as the International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi and the Old City of Kashgar, and has indicated that these locations are designed to align with local cultural and architectural environments.
From a capital markets perspective, Chanson’s Class A ordinary shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol CHSN. The company has disclosed public offerings and private placements of its Class A ordinary shares, as well as a share consolidation (reverse split) approved at an 80-for-1 ratio, with a split-adjusted trading basis under the same symbol. Company filings also describe actions taken in response to Nasdaq minimum bid price requirements, including notifications of bid price deficiency and a subsequent notification related to bid prices at or below a specified level, along with the company’s request for a hearing to appeal a determination to delist.
Chanson reports financial results through periodic press releases and Form 6-K filings. These materials describe revenue contributions from China and U.S. stores, gross margins, operating expenses, and net income or loss for the periods presented. The company has highlighted revenue growth from bakery products in China, the impact of new store openings, changes in seasonal and beverage product sales, and performance trends in its U.S. stores, including the effects of competition and store closures. It has also disclosed cash balances, bank loans, lease liabilities, and shareholders’ equity in its balance sheets.
According to its own descriptions, Chanson’s strategy combines expansion of its physical store network, enhancement of its product mix, development of health-oriented offerings, and integration of online and offline sales channels. The company emphasizes cost control, operating efficiency, and marketing efforts, such as promotions and price discounts, to attract new customers and encourage repeat business. It has also indicated that it uses its retail network and local supply chain in Xinjiang to support logistics for its FSMP products.
Investors researching CHSN stock can review the company’s press releases and SEC filings for detailed information on its financial performance, capital structure, and corporate developments. These documents provide insight into how Chanson’s bakery, seasonal, beverage, and medical nutrition-related activities contribute to its overall business within the retail trade sector.