SINOLINK SECURITIES·2026-02-01 09:29Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The report highlights various sectors including trendy toys, new tobacco products, home furnishings, paper packaging, personal care, AI glasses, pet food, and 3D printing, indicating a mixed outlook across these industries with some showing signs of recovery while others face challenges Trendy Toys - MINISO has entered the AI companionship market with the development of a humanoid robot named "YOYO" aimed at emotional companionship, with a future price set in the tens of thousands range; the company also announced a partnership with CCTV for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala [2][10] - Bubble Mart's collaboration with SKULLPANDA and My Little Pony has received positive responses on social media, indicating strong consumer interest [11] - LABUBU's 10th anniversary series has shown strong sales, demonstrating the brand's operational capabilities [12] New Tobacco - Japan Tobacco plans to raise the retail price of heated tobacco products by 20-30 yen (approximately $0.13-$0.19) starting April 1, 2026, in response to tax adjustments [2][15] - Philip Morris International has submitted evidence to the FDA to support its ZYN nicotine pouch for modified risk tobacco product designation, indicating a growing regulatory framework for new tobacco products [15] Home Furnishings - The domestic real estate market remains weak, with a year-on-year decline of 35.8% in new home sales in major cities as of January 30 [3][16] - The furniture export from China decreased by 8.7% year-on-year in December, while Vietnam's furniture exports increased by 20.5% [3][18] - The report suggests that the home furnishings sector is in a bottoming phase but may recover with supportive consumption policies [16][18] Paper Packaging - As of January 29, prices for various paper products have shown mixed trends, with some experiencing declines due to seasonal demand fluctuations [3][19] - The report notes that the packaging sector is expected to recover as downstream demand stabilizes [19][20] Personal Care and AI Glasses - The export volume of disposable hygiene products in China is projected to grow by 10.43% year-on-year in 2025, with baby diapers being a key category [4][21] - The global AI glasses market is expected to reach 16 million units by 2026, indicating significant growth potential in this sector [4][24] Pet Food - The pet food industry is facing increased competition, leading to higher sales expense ratios; however, leading companies are expected to maintain their market positions [5][28] - Zhongchong Co. plans to repurchase shares, indicating management's confidence in the company's undervalued stock [5][29] AI and 3D Printing - Tuozhu Technology has partnered with a listed company to develop consumer-grade 3D scanners, enhancing its product matrix in the personal manufacturing space [5][40] - The report emphasizes the importance of tracking the technological advancements and market acceptance of new products in the 3D printing sector [40][41]