From Scorching Sun to Heavy Rain: 'Summer Survival Items' Gain Popularity Amid Erratic Weather

The first piece of useful news is about this summer's survival items.

With the weather remaining erratic, shifting between bright sunshine and sudden rain, the essential items for summer are also changing.

This summer, dual-purpose umbrellas that block both rain and sunlight, as well as jelly shoes that are comfortable even when wet, are emerging as the quintessential summer survival items.

At convenience stores, the sales growth rate for these dual-purpose umbrellas has been more than 20 times higher than that of regular umbrellas.

GS25 has even introduced two new types of blackout-coated dual-purpose umbrellas that block UV rays and lower the perceived temperature by about 5°C (9°F).

As more people opt for jelly shoes instead of rain boots, the transaction volume for jelly shoes on fashion platforms has increased by 135% compared to a year ago.
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