Group 1 - The annual "618" shopping festival has begun, with over 13,000 brands achieving doubled sales in the first hour of Tmall's event [1][2] - The beauty and personal care sector has shown remarkable performance in the A-share market, driven by consumption recovery policies and the "618" promotion [1][3] - Analysts suggest that the beauty sector will see structural opportunities due to the "618" event, with a focus on high-quality companies in segments like gold jewelry, medical beauty, offline retail, and pet products [1][4] Group 2 - E-commerce platforms have started their "618" promotions earlier this year, extending the overall duration of the event [2] - Tmall reported that 43 brands achieved over 100 million yuan in sales within the first hour, a more than 50% increase compared to last year [2] - The beauty sector's GMV during the pre-sale period reached between 2.5 billion to 3.5 billion yuan, showing positive year-on-year growth [2] Group 3 - The "618" event has simplified consumer decision-making, enhancing the shopping experience and contributing significantly to brand revenues [3] - The beauty care sector has seen a 4.07% increase in stock prices over the last five trading days, leading among 31 sectors [3] - Analysts recommend focusing on high-growth segments such as gold jewelry, innovative offline retail, and differentiated medical beauty products for investment opportunities [4] Group 4 - The pet economy is gaining attention, with domestic brands benefiting from product innovation and refined marketing strategies [4] - The growth of the pet economy is supported by favorable trends in pet food exports, indicating a positive outlook for related businesses [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the ongoing impact of tariff shocks and suggests focusing on high-quality retail channels and differentiated consumer brands that cater to domestic demand [4][22] - The report highlights the transformation of traditional retail, with Yonghui Supermarket leading the way in adapting to a consumer-centric retail era [4][22] - The rise of domestic brands and the recovery of consumer demand are seen as inevitable trends, with recommendations to focus on quality retail channels and differentiated brands [4][22] Summary by Sections Retail Market Review - The retail industry index rose by 2.88% during the week of April 7 to April 11, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which fell by 3.11% [6][13] - The supermarket sector showed the largest increase, with a weekly rise of 13.54% [14][17] - Notable individual stock performances included Guofang Group (+61.1%), Eurasia Group (+26.3%), and Nanning Department Store (+22.4%) [19][20] Industry Dynamics - Yonghui Supermarket has opened a "green channel" for domestic manufacturers affected by export restrictions, receiving over 100 cooperation requests from various sectors [4][22] - The report discusses the approval of a new collagen product by Jinbo Bio, which is expected to strengthen its leading position in the medical beauty sector [4][23] Investment Recommendations - Investment focus areas include: - Traditional retail: Highlighting companies like Yonghui Supermarket and Aiyingshi that are adapting to consumer trends [7][27] - Gold and jewelry: Recommendations for brands like Laopu Gold and Chaohongji that possess differentiated product capabilities [7][28] - Cosmetics: Emphasizing domestic brands such as Maogeping and Shangmei that are expanding into high-potential segments [7][28] - Medical aesthetics: Focusing on companies like Aimeike and Kedi that are positioned to benefit from the recovery in medical beauty consumption [7][28] Company-Specific Insights - Laopu Gold reported a revenue of 8.506 billion yuan (+167.5%) and a net profit of 1.473 billion yuan (+253.9%) for FY2024, indicating strong growth potential [29] - Yonghui Supermarket's revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 was 54.549 billion yuan (-12.1%), with a net loss of 78 million yuan, but it is undergoing significant transformation [32] - Jinbo Bio's new collagen product is expected to provide both immediate filling effects and stimulate collagen regeneration, enhancing its competitive edge in the market [23][24]