行业点评报告：10月社零同比+2.9%，金银珠宝表现亮眼

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The retail sector shows a steady recovery in consumer spending, with a year-on-year increase of 4.3% in retail sales from January to October 2025, and a 2.9% increase in October alone [5] - Key categories such as essential goods like grains and oils maintain resilience, while discretionary items like gold and jewelry show remarkable performance, with jewelry sales up by 37.6% year-on-year in October [6] - Online retail continues to grow, with a 9.6% increase in online sales from January to October 2025, while offline retail channels also show signs of recovery [7] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The retail sector is experiencing a robust recovery, with October retail sales reaching 46,291 billion yuan, exceeding market expectations [5] - The overall consumer price index (CPI) has turned positive, driven by rising prices in services and industrial goods [6] Consumer Behavior - Essential consumption categories like grains and oils have shown strong growth, while discretionary spending on cosmetics and jewelry has surged, indicating a shift towards "emotional consumption" [6][8] - The report emphasizes the importance of brands that resonate with consumers' emotional values and competitive strengths [8] Investment Recommendations - Focus on high-quality companies in the "emotional consumption" theme, particularly in four key areas: 1. Gold and jewelry brands with unique product offerings [8] 2. Offline retail companies adapting to market changes [8] 3. Domestic cosmetic brands emphasizing emotional value and safety [8] 4. Medical beauty firms with differentiated products and expansion strategies [8]