Group 1 - The retail and catering industry in Hubei Province achieved a total transaction amount of 20.943 billion yuan from January 1 to January 3, with a year-on-year growth of 6.97% [1] - In Henan Province, the monitored 350 retail enterprises generated sales of 0.671 billion yuan in the first two days of the New Year holiday [1] - Hunan Province reported a total consumption amount of 46.030 billion yuan from December 31, 2025, to January 2, 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.27%, with goods consumption at 21.711 billion yuan (up 16.03%) and service consumption at 24.319 billion yuan (up 32.69%) [1]

Core Insights - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Hunan Province's monitored retail and catering enterprises achieved a total retail sales of 2.527 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.34% [1] Retail Sector - The retail sector generated sales of 2.487 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.2% [1] Catering Sector - The catering sector reported sales of 40.061 million yuan, which is a significant year-on-year increase of 11% [1]