Group 1 - Major companies are planning to raise prices after the Spring Festival, affecting various products from packaging to snacks and skincare items [1][3] - The paper industry is experiencing a collective price increase, with leading companies announcing a price hike of 200 yuan per ton for white cardboard starting from late February or early March 2026 [3][10] - The increase in paper prices is driven by rising operational costs and reduced supply, with major manufacturers like Jiu Long Paper and Lin Sheng Pulp Paper planning maintenance that will decrease market supply by approximately 120,000 tons [8][10] Group 2 - The price increase strategy is timed to coincide with the post-holiday market recovery, creating urgency for downstream customers to purchase before prices rise [12][14] - The cost of packaging materials is expected to rise, impacting the prices of consumer goods, particularly popular snacks like nuts, which have already seen price adjustments ranging from 0.2 to 10 yuan [16][20] - The beverage industry, particularly high-end liquor brands, is also expected to raise prices following the Spring Festival, as maintaining brand image is crucial for premium products [27][31] Group 3 - International beauty brands are anticipated to adjust prices in the post-Spring Festival period, with average increases typically ranging from 10% to 30% [37][38] - Brands like Estée Lauder and L'Oréal are likely to raise prices on numerous products, with significant price hikes reported for individual items [40][42] - The rationale behind these price increases includes rising raw material costs, increased operational expenses, and currency fluctuations, as companies face pressure to improve profit margins amid declining sales [42][43]