On February 3rd, it was learned from the Ministry of Commerce that since the optimization and implementation of the policy of exchanging old appliances for new ones and subsidizing the purchase of new digital and intelligent products this year, the effects have gradually become apparent. In January, the sales volume of 6 categories of household appliances and 4 categories of digital and intelligent products exceeded 15 million units, with a sales revenue of nearly 59 billion yuan. At present, the subsidy policies for household appliances, digital and intelligent products have been fully implemented. In January, 6.813 million household appliances were exchanged for new ones nationwide, driving sales of 29.71 billion yuan; 9.115 million new digital and intelligent products were purchased, driving sales of 29.21 billion yuan. It is reported that in the next step, the Ministry of Commerce will continue to organize and implement the policies of exchanging old appliances for new ones and subsidizing the purchase of new digital and intelligent products. It will guide localities to increase their support for offline physical retail, focus on exchanging new products, new tracks, and new quality productivity, and promote greater results in the exchange of old for new consumer goods. (New Society)