Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Synchronize with the market" for the textile and apparel industry [2][26]. Core Viewpoints - The textile and apparel sector shows steady demand with a low single-digit growth in retail sales, while sports and entertainment products continue to grow rapidly [7]. - In April 2025, the retail sales of gold and silver jewelry increased by 25.3%, indicating strong consumer interest [6][7]. - The report highlights the performance of online channels, which outperformed overall retail sales, with a 5.8% year-on-year growth in physical goods online retail [5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - In April 2025, the total retail sales in China reached 3.72 trillion yuan, growing by 5.1% year-on-year, which was below market expectations [4]. - The consumer confidence index in March 2025 was 87.5, reflecting a 0.9% decline month-on-month [4]. Channel Performance - Online channels showed a year-on-year growth of 5.8% in physical goods retail, while offline channels like department stores and brand specialty stores performed weakly [5]. Category Performance - In April 2025, the retail sales of textiles and apparel grew by 2.2% year-on-year, while sports and entertainment products saw a growth of 23.3% [6]. - The report notes that during the "May Day" holiday, clothing retail sales showed a slight increase, with sportswear and children's clothing performing particularly well [7]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on sports brands such as Anta Sports and 361 Degrees, as well as home textile companies benefiting from government subsidies like Luolai Life and Mercury Home Textile [7]. - For textile manufacturing, companies like Shenzhou International and Yuyuan Group are suggested due to their low valuations and growth potential [9].