河北：从数据看“五一”假期经济新活力

Group 1: Economic Activity During the Holiday - The consumption market in Hengshui showed strong supply and demand during the "May Day" holiday, with retail sales from key monitored enterprises reaching 41.143 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [1] - Retail sales of grain and oil products amounted to 4.389 million yuan, up 7.6% year-on-year; clothing sales reached 9.055 million yuan, increasing by 24.3%; home appliances and audio-visual equipment sales surged to 4.176 million yuan, a rise of 205.4%; and communication equipment sales were 2.586 million yuan, up 27.2% [1] Group 2: Transportation Data - During the "May Day" holiday, road and rail travel in Hengshui saw significant increases, indicating economic vitality [3] - A total of 1,972 road passenger vehicles were deployed, transporting 67,972 passengers, while 6,143 buses carried over 630,000 passengers, and 11,579 taxis served 320,000 passengers [3] - From April 29 to May 6, the Hengshui railway segment sent over 340,000 passengers, a year-on-year increase of 8,354 passengers, or 2.51% [3] Group 3: Electricity Consumption as Economic Indicator - During the "May Day" holiday, charging volume at State Grid charging stations in Baoding increased by 23.19% year-on-year, with an average daily charging volume of 113,900 kWh, up 36.90% [4] - On May 1, the charging volume reached a historical high of 153,700 kWh, reflecting increased electric consumption in tourist areas [4] - New business models in scenic spots, such as light shows and night tours, contributed to a 26% increase in electricity consumption at the Yanshan Scenic Area and a 37% increase in commercial travel cluster electricity consumption [6]