商务部：4月份商品零售额同比增长5.1%，增速比一季度加快0.5个百分点

Core Insights - In April, the retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.1% year-on-year, with the growth rate accelerating by 0.5 percentage points compared to the first quarter [1] - Retail sales of units above the designated size grew by 6.6%, with an acceleration of 0.8 percentage points from the first quarter [1] Group 1: Policy Impact - The "old-for-new" consumption policy has shown significant effectiveness, contributing to the stable growth of the consumption market [1] - Retail sales of home appliances, cultural and office supplies, furniture, and communication equipment for units above the designated size increased by 38.8%, 33.5%, 26.9%, and 19.9% year-on-year, respectively [1] Group 2: Automotive Sector - According to the Automotive Circulation Association, the retail volume of passenger cars in April increased by 14.5% year-on-year [1] Group 3: Upgraded Goods - Retail sales of upgraded goods such as gold, silver, and jewelry, as well as cosmetics for units above the designated size, increased by 25.3% and 7.2% year-on-year, respectively [1]