Group 1 - Emotional value is driving consumer growth, with 99.9% of respondents willing to pay for emotional value, particularly for "emotional support" services [1] - The domestic healing economy market has reached 10 trillion yuan, growing at an annual rate of 10% globally, with healing home products seeing sales growth exceeding 40% [1][5] - The rise of emotional consumption is influencing retail business models, with shopping centers needing trendy brands to attract more foot traffic [1] Group 2 - Emotional consumption is becoming a necessity, with the proportion of spending on emotional consumption increasing by nearly 8 percentage points among those spending 21%-30% of their total [3] - The distribution of trendy toy brands is widespread, with over 350 stores operating in Shanghai, reflecting structural changes in the Chinese consumer market [3] - The healing economy is a significant segment of "new Chinese consumption," with a focus on cultural narratives and the aesthetics of slow living [5] Group 3 - The global healing economy is expected to reach $7 trillion by 2025, with the essential oil massage industry projected to reach $34.6 billion by 2030 [5] - The rise of the healing economy is driven by a shift from functional needs to emotional healing, particularly among Generation Z [5] - The market for aromatherapy is rapidly growing, with annual consumption growth rates of 20%-30%, and a "SPA + retail" model emerging [5]

Group 1 - The rise of emotional economy is reshaping consumer behavior, with 64% of Chinese consumers prioritizing emotional satisfaction as their primary need [3][5][11] - The emotional economy is becoming a new economic engine, with significant growth in sectors like trendy toys, pets, and sports, as evidenced by the explosive sales during events like the Tmall 618 shopping festival [3][30] - Over 80% of surveyed consumers reported engaging in emotional consumption in the past year, with preferences varying by age group [6][8][10] Group 2 - Emotional consumption is defined as purchasing behavior aimed at achieving psychological compensation, indicating a shift from functional to emotional-driven consumption [5][10] - The "谷子经济" (Goods economy) market is projected to reach 168.9 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a 40.63% increase from 2023, driven by the popularity of trendy toys and related products [30][34] - The pet industry is evolving into an emotional compensation system, with Gen Z spending an average of over 1,200 yuan per month on pet-related products and services [34][35] Group 3 - The silver economy is expected to reach a market size of 50 trillion yuan by 2050, driven by the new retired demographic who are financially stable and seeking quality experiences [35][36] - The healing economy is gaining traction, with a projected market value exceeding 240 billion yuan this year, fueled by rising demand for emotional wellness and immersive experiences [37][40] - Emotional marketing is widely accepted, with over 80% of respondents recognizing its influence on purchasing decisions, particularly among younger consumers [22][23]