店主沈领萍告诉记者，她接触美发行业37年，店内来的多是熟客，1月初就已开启预约模式。眼下，她 和丈夫每天从上午忙到晚上，还要频频加班。"客人基本上以烫染为主，要忙到除夕的傍晚。"沈领萍介 绍，前一波客流高峰是赶在寒假前做好美发的奶奶辈，这几天年轻面孔逐渐多起来。 记者接连走访了湖城多家美发店。"消费上更理性，先在网上做攻略，美发手艺好是关键。""95后"姑娘 黄馨怡说。不少美发店主也表示，相较往年，今年客人来店时间不再扎堆赶趟，更喜欢提前预约。 预约理发师上门理发同样火爆。"爷爷奶奶年纪大了，出门理发不方便，看到96345有上门理发服务，就 预约了。"市民周莉说，老人能在家剪个新发型，清清爽爽迎新年，他们也很高兴。 美甲、美睫也受到爱美人士的青睐。2月6日上午，湖州师范学院附近的一家美甲店内，3名美甲师正为 顾客打造心仪的美甲款式。"除了春节应景的红色，今年小马造型配饰、小马手绘这些都很受欢迎。"美 甲师告诉记者，2月以来店内客流激增，他们每天从早上10时忙到晚上10时，客单基本全靠预约。他们 会提前在线上与顾客沟通好款式、价格、到店时间，避免现场漫长等待。 （来源：湖州日报） 转自：湖州日报 记者 倪晶 本 ...

灿灿是店里的王牌美甲师，2月9日她经过满负荷的工作，直至第二天的凌晨三点才下班，当天只吃了一顿饭。她对第一财经记者表示，"店长和我们提前说 过了，做好心理准备，就忙这一周。"对于美甲师而言最大的激励是收入，春节前两周的忙碌可以为美甲师带来翻倍的工资，"希望赚更多钱回家过年"。 美发、美甲、美睫与家政保洁并称节前消费"四大金刚"。 晚上9点，当周边附近的商家准备关门时，北京将台地区的美画美甲美睫店，正在陆续迎新客进门。 刚完成一单的美甲师灿灿在客人落座后立即戴上了口罩准备开工，陈列所需的用具。门店的王店长看了看顾客要求的款式，对第一财经记者透露，"这个款 完成大概需要两个小时，但之后可能还有客人，不一定能下班。" 春节前的两周，美甲行业迎来了一年中最旺的消费季。美团服务消费趋势显示，春节前两周开始，关于"美发、美甲、美睫"的搜索量环比增长超9成。美甲 需求尤其火热，近两周搜索量环比增长翻倍。 加班至凌晨 第一财经记者在2月11晚间走访了美画美甲美睫店，6位美甲师加上6位顾客以及等位的顾客，不到30平的门店里人头攒动，却异常安静，只能听到搓条和打 磨机的声音。 王店长解释称，"日常情况美甲师会和顾客聊聊天开开玩笑 ...

Group 1: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Insights - In January, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month and year-on-year, indicating a moderate recovery in consumer demand [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.3% month-on-month, marking the highest increase in six months [3] - Food prices decreased by 0.7%, contributing to a decline in the CPI year-on-year by approximately 0.11 percentage points, while service prices increased by 0.1% [2][3] Group 2: Producer Price Index (PPI) Insights - The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.4% month-on-month, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase, with a year-on-year decline of 1.4% [4] - Key industries showed price increases due to improved supply-demand structures and the effects of capacity governance [4][5] - Domestic prices in the non-ferrous metal and petroleum sectors exhibited divergence due to international price fluctuations, with non-ferrous metal mining prices increasing significantly [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the recovery of consumer demand in January, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.2% month-on-month and year-on-year [1] - The January CPI increase is influenced by the Spring Festival, with food prices showing a year-on-year decline, particularly in fresh vegetables and fruits, while pork prices also decreased [3] - The core CPI continues to rise, reaching its highest level in nearly six months, with notable increases in prices for air tickets, travel agency fees, and various services [4] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.4% month-on-month in January, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase, with a narrowing year-on-year decline [4] - The National Development and Reform Commission indicates that price improvements in certain industries are due to enhanced supply-demand adjustments and the rectification of excessive competition [6] - The recent CPI data release is the first following the "base period rotation" in 2025, which aims to better reflect changes in consumer behavior and ensure the representativeness of the "fixed basket" of goods [8][18] Group 3 - The "base period rotation" involves updating the categories and structure of the fixed basket of goods to adapt to changes in consumer spending patterns, conducted every five years [8][11] - The latest rotation has introduced new categories reflecting current consumption trends, such as home security devices and internet medical services, while expanding the survey coverage to approximately 120,000 points [20][22] - The publication of the CPI weights, which indicate the expenditure proportion of each category, enhances transparency and aligns with international standards, reflecting the increasing trend of development-oriented and enjoyment-oriented consumption [24]

■文/视频 三湘都市报全媒体记者 熊韵婧 现场：预约排至除夕前，单日客流暴涨 "现在每天接待30多名顾客，是平时的2-3倍，除夕前的预约档已经全满了。"长沙市岳麓区乐意美甲的 店员告诉记者，进入2月后，门店的美甲师每天从上午10时忙到凌晨，自己是从12时工作到22时不离凳 子，吃饭也要抽空吃，仍出现顾客排队2小时以上的情况。 社交平台上，"过年做头发排不上队""常去的美甲美睫店预约到年前，还要涨价"等话题刷屏，有些店铺 还要提前收取订位费，过时不退。如长沙优壹汀美甲店就公开声明：春节期间不涨价，但1月20日至2月 24日之间预约需要交100元预约金，提前12小时可以更改或者取消，迟到16分钟不退。 除了品牌连锁店，不少"过年三件套"独立工作室同样火爆。个人美甲师李如告诉记者，自己老客户多， 喜欢来做比较复杂的款式，因耗时较长，平时每天接2单，现在最多接到了4单，日均工作超12小时，光 建构+甲片的复杂款式就占一半。 不少造型店也进入预约高峰期。美发店SPACE SALON向记者表示，年前烫染项目订单暴增，他们也会 按照当天的排队情况涨价。 调查：涨价30元-50元成惯例 长沙美甲店铺人员爆满还需排队。 临近过 ...

临近春节，焕新造型成为不少消费者的刚需，美发、美甲、美睫等美容服务迎来消费高峰。然而，这份 美丽需求背后却暗藏诸多消费陷阱，预付费跑路、效果与承诺不符、隐性消费等纠纷频发，让不少消费 者的"变美之旅"变成"闹心之旅"。 其中消费者与商家的纠纷主要体现在以下几种情况：一是预付式消费纠纷 【下载黑猫投诉客户端】， 商家以低折扣、充值返现等套路诱导消费者办卡后，可能短期内闭店跑路且拒绝退费；二是服务效果与 宣传不符，消费者提前约定的造型、款式与实际完成效果差异显著，商家却以个人肤质或发质问题拒绝 整改或退款；三是价格不透明，宣传时标注低价基础款，实际消费时却以底胶另算、款式升级、甲片加 价等名义叠加隐性费用；四是产品有卫生隐患，部分商家使用成分不明的美甲胶、睫毛胶，或者工具未 按规定一客一消毒，可能引发皮肤过敏、眼部不适等健康问题。 江苏省消保委认为 商家需坚守诚信底线，违法违规行为应被依法追责。美发、美甲、美睫行业的各类消费陷阱，损害了消 费者的知情权、选择权、公平交易权，违反了《民法典》《消费者权益保护法》等相关法律法规。 转自：江苏省消保委 对消费者： 针对预付式消费纠纷： 商家以低折扣、充值返现等方式吸引消 ...

（来源：衢州日报） 转自：衢州日报 记者 黄欢 春节渐近，消费市场暖意融融。近日，记者走访发现，以"取悦自己、享受生活"为核心的悦己消费成为 春节消费主流。市民消费从"囤货为主" 转向"体验至上"，从"为家庭置办"转向"为自我犒赏"，消费升级 新活力不断彰显，为春节经济注入强劲温暖动能。 "美丽消费"出圈 新年仪式感拉满 春节前夕，"美丽消费"迎来高峰，美发、美甲、美睫"新年美丽三件套"成为女性群体的消费热点，不少 门店客流激增、订单爆满，成为消费市场一道亮丽的风景线。 在衢州市区道前街一家美发店内，等候区座无虚席，理发师们手持工具忙碌不停，剪发、染烫、造型等 各项工序有序推进。"早就预约好了，就想换个新发型，新年有新气象，以更好的状态迎接马年。"市民 张女士笑着说。 该门店负责人介绍，近半个月以来，客流量较往常翻倍，到了周末更是接待不过来，为此门店特意延长 营业时间，同时推出多款烫染套餐，以满足顾客的美发需求。 "从早忙到晚，订单排得满满当当。"在衢州市区道贯巷一家美甲美睫店内，美甲师小陈正细致地为顾客 做着美甲。在这个不足30平方米的空间里，美甲师、美睫师各司其职，专注地服务着每一位顾客。小陈 介绍，带有 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company pre-announced preliminary fourth quarter results with a slight downtick in revenue guidance, attributed to weaker performance in November, but December rebounded strongly, leading to a positive outlook for the fourth quarter and 2026 [3][4] - Guest spend reached the highest level ever, with metrics indicating strong performance during the holiday season, particularly Christmas and New Year cruises [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is seeing significant growth in the acupuncture and med spa segments, which currently account for about 8% of total revenue and are growing at 10% annually [9] - Changes in revenue recognition in Europe will not impact EBITDA, as the company will now recognize management fees instead of direct revenue from certain cruise lines [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that pre-booking rates are around 22%, with a goal to increase this to 30%, as pre-booked guests tend to spend 35% more than those who book on board [18][22] - The company is piloting revenue enhancement features on 80 vessels, with plans to expand to 185 vessels by the end of the second quarter [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing its wellness offerings, particularly in the med spa segment, and is exploring options to integrate longevity services into its offerings [10][33] - The company aims to maintain a collaborative relationship with cruise line partners, focusing on growing the overall business rather than competing for smaller slices of revenue [41][42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in consumer spending trends and the ability to maintain pricing power across different macro environments, despite some concerns about consumer nervousness [14][15] - The company is optimistic about the future, with a focus on improving operational efficiency through AI and machine learning initiatives [25][26] Other Important Information - The company returned $92.9 million to shareholders in 2025 through share repurchases and dividends while also investing in debt reduction [38] - Staff retention has improved significantly, with a retention rate of 76%, which is expected to enhance productivity and reduce training costs [31][32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on the preliminary fourth quarter results? - Management noted a slight revenue guide downtick due to November's performance but highlighted a strong December, leading to a positive outlook for the fourth quarter and 2026 [3][4] Question: What are the implications of closing the Asia land-based operation? - The exit from the Asia land-based operation will impact revenue but not EBITDA, as it was not profitable [6] Question: How is the company addressing the growth in guest spend? - The company has reworked service offerings to encourage longer and higher-priced treatments, which has successfully driven guest spend [11] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding pre-booking? - The company aims to enhance pre-booking capabilities, as pre-booked guests tend to spend significantly more [22] Question: How does the company view its relationships with cruise line partners today? - The company emphasized a collaborative approach with cruise line partners to grow the overall business, contrasting with past competitive dynamics [41][42]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the robust growth of China's consumer market during the New Year holiday, driven by leisure activities, shopping, and travel [1][2] - The demand for leisure and entertainment consumption surged, with a significant increase in searches for beauty services and innovative KTV experiences, leading to a year-on-year growth of over 44% in booking transactions [1] - Major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Chengdu ranked among the top ten in leisure and entertainment transaction volumes, indicating a strong regional performance [1] Group 2 - The Beijing Super Ultra He Shenghui shopping mall successfully created a unique holiday experience through diverse activities, achieving a record single-day foot traffic of over 400,000 on New Year's Eve [2] - The demand for ride-hailing services increased by 31% during the holiday, with significant rises in trips to tourist attractions, dining venues, and large shopping districts, reflecting the active holiday consumption and frequent movement of people [2] - The impressive performance of the consumer market during the New Year holiday demonstrates residents' ongoing pursuit of quality life and leisure experiences, as well as the strong impact of innovative consumption scenarios and business model integration on unleashing domestic demand potential [2]

Core Insights - The leisure and entertainment consumption is experiencing a significant boost driven by the New Year atmosphere and winter weather conditions, with various sectors showing remarkable growth in search and transaction volumes [1][2]. Group 1: Consumption Trends - The search volume for beauty services, including hairdressing, nail art, and eyelash extensions, doubled in the week leading up to New Year's Day [1]. - KTV bookings saw a transaction scale increase of over 44% year-on-year, with new AI-driven entertainment options contributing to this growth [1]. - The keyword "24-hour bathing centers" experienced a search volume increase of over 6 times, indicating a strong interest in traditional winter leisure activities [1]. Group 2: Regional Performance - Harbin led the transaction growth for bathing centers with a remarkable increase of over 211% compared to the previous period, making it the city with the highest growth rate [1]. - Cities like Taiyuan and Changsha reported KTV transaction growth exceeding 70%, with the post-2000 generation showing the highest increase in participation, up over 57% year-on-year [2]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The beauty service sector saw a nearly 40% increase in discussion and reviews, particularly among the 20-35 age group in major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen [1]. - To further stimulate consumption during the New Year, the company plans to launch multiple promotional activities aimed at enhancing urban consumption vitality [2].