浙江上半年新型消费动能加快释放

Group 1 - The new consumption models are emerging, with self-indulgent, emotional, and cultural entertainment consumption gaining popularity, leading to accelerated growth in quality consumption [1] - In the first half of the year, Zhejiang's total retail sales of consumer goods increased, with a growth rate that accelerated by 1.8 and 1.3 percentage points compared to the second half of last year and the entire last year, respectively [1] - Retail sales of sports and entertainment goods in Zhejiang increased by 57.6% year-on-year, while jewelry sales grew by 22.2% [1] Group 2 - The province hosted numerous large-scale concerts, attracting over 1.5 million attendees, which significantly boosted box office revenue and overall consumption [2] - The retail sales of new energy vehicles and energy-saving appliances in Zhejiang increased by 15.7% and 79.5%, respectively, in the first half of the year [2] - The holiday economy showed a notable impact, with tourism numbers during the "May Day" and "Dragon Boat" holidays increasing by 13.7% and 8.3% year-on-year, respectively, driving rapid growth in leisure and transportation services [2]