大消费行业周报（10月第4周）：9月社零增速环比略有下降-20251027

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry, but it suggests focusing on sectors with relatively low valuations such as liquor, hotels, and restaurants, indicating a positive outlook for these areas [2]. Core Insights - The consumer sector showed mixed performance in the week of October 20-24, with home appliances, social services, and retail sectors experiencing gains, while food and beverage sectors saw declines [2]. - In September, the year-on-year growth rate of retail sales was 3.0%, with a slight month-on-month decline of 0.4 percentage points. Essential consumption categories like grain and oil, and daily necessities remained stable, while optional consumption categories like cosmetics and jewelry showed signs of recovery [2]. - The export of home appliances continued to decline in September, with a total export volume of 266 million units, down 3.7% year-on-year. However, some categories like refrigerators and washing machines showed month-on-month improvements [2]. Summary by Sections Market Weekly Review - The consumer sector's performance varied, with notable gains in home appliances and social services, while food and beverage sectors faced declines [2][12][13]. Industry News and Key Company Announcements - Haidilao launched a new sushi brand, indicating its expansion into diverse dining sectors [14]. - The World Gold Council reported record inflows into physical gold ETFs in September, highlighting strong demand in the gold market [16]. - Coca-Cola HBC announced a significant acquisition in Africa, indicating strategic growth in emerging markets [16]. - Various companies reported their quarterly earnings, with some like Zhujiang Beer and Jeya showing revenue growth, while others like Fuhua and Shuangta Foods faced declines [16][19].