:root {
        /* Enhanced Color Palette */
        --white: #ffffff;
        --black: #000000;
        --primary: #1E8A88;
        --primary-light: #2CA6A4;
        --primary-lighter: #4FC1BF;
        --primary-dark: #176E6C;
        --secondary: #6AAD3B;
        --secondary-light: #7BC043;
        --secondary-dark: #5B9432;
        --accent-navy: #1F2D3D;
        --accent-navy-light: #2A3B4F;
        --accent-navy-dark: #141E2B;
        
        /* Neutral Grays */
        --light-gray: #F8FAFC;
        --medium-gray: #E2E8F0;
        --dark-gray: #4A5568;
        
        /* Text Colors */
        --text-primary: #1A202C;
        --text-secondary: #4A5568;
        --text-light: #718096;
        
        /* Gradients */
        --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
        --secondary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-dark) 0%, var(--secondary-light) 100%);
        --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-navy-dark) 0%, var(--accent-navy-light) 100%);
        --light-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EDF2F7 100%);
        
        /* Shadows & Glows */
        --shadow-light: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        --shadow-medium: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        --shadow-heavy: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        --primary-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(44, 166, 164, 0.5);
        --secondary-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(123, 192, 67, 0.5);
    }

    /* Animations */
    @keyframes fadeInUp {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    @keyframes shimmer {
        0% { background-position: -200% center; }
        100% { background-position: 200% center; }
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {
        0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
        50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
        100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    }

    @keyframes floatAnimation {
        0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
        50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    }

    @keyframes cardAppear {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
        }
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }
    }

    /* Category Header with Animation */
    .category-header {
        background: var(--accent-gradient);
        background-size: 300% 300%;
        animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite, fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
        height: 300px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    }

    .category-header::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(rgba(31, 45, 61, 0.8), rgba(31, 45, 61, 0.9));
    }

    .category-header::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        background-size: 200% 100%;
        animation: shimmer 3s infinite linear;
    }

    .overlay {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .category-header h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
        font-weight: 800;
        color: white;
        text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.3s both;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--primary-lighter) 100%);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    /* Stats Badge */
    .stats-badge {
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        color: white;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 30px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.5s both;
        box-shadow: var(--primary-glow);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .stats-badge::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
        transition: left 0.5s;
    }

    .stats-badge:hover::before {
        left: 100%;
    }

    /* Breadcrumb */
    .breadcrumb {
        background: var(--light-gradient);
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        border: 1px solid var(--medium-gray);
        animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s both;
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
        color: var(--accent-navy);
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
        color: var(--primary);
        transform: translateX(5px);
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
        color: var(--primary-dark);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
        color: var(--primary);
        font-weight: bold;
    }

    /* Store Cards */
    .store-card {
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: white;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
        height: 100%;
        position: relative;
        animation: cardAppear 0.6s ease-out forwards;
        opacity: 0;
        border: 2px solid transparent;
    }

    /* Stagger animation for cards */
    .store-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
    .store-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .store-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
    .store-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
    .store-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .store-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
    .store-card:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
    .store-card:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

    .store-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        background-size: 200% 100%;
        animation: shimmer 2s infinite linear;
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .store-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy);
        border-color: var(--primary-light);
    }

    .store-card:hover::before {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .store-img-container {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: var(--light-gradient);
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .store-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 120px;
        object-fit: contain;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        filter: grayscale(0.1);
    }

    .store-card:hover .store-img {
        transform: scale(1.1) rotate(1deg);
        filter: grayscale(0);
    }

    .store-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--accent-navy);
        text-align: center;
        margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    .store-card:hover .store-title {
        color: var(--primary);
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    /* Store Count */
    .store-count {
        background: var(--secondary-gradient);
        color: white;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin: 2rem 0;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.7s both;
        opacity: 0;
        box-shadow: var(--secondary-glow);
    }

    .store-count i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Blog Section */
    .blog-section {
        margin-top: 4rem;
        padding-top: 3rem;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--medium-gray);
        animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.9s both;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--accent-navy);
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        position: relative;
        padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .section-title::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        border-radius: 3px;
        animation: shimmer 2s infinite linear;
    }

    .blog-card {
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: white;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
        height: 100%;
        position: relative;
    }

    .blog-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy);
    }

    .blog-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
        object-fit: cover;
        transition: all 0.5s ease;
    }

    .blog-card:hover .blog-img {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .blog-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .blog-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--accent-navy);
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .blog-card:hover .blog-title {
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .read-more-btn {
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        color: white;
        border: none;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 30px;
        font-weight: 600;
        width: 100%;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .read-more-btn::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
        transition: left 0.5s;
    }

    .read-more-btn:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(30, 138, 136, 0.3);
    }

    .read-more-btn:hover::before {
        left: 100%;
    }

    /* No Stores Alert */
    .no-stores-alert {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
        border: 2px dashed var(--primary);
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
        text-align: center;
        animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    }

    .no-stores-icon {
        font-size: 3rem;
        color: var(--primary);
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        animation: floatAnimation 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .explore-stores-link {
        background: var(--accent-gradient);
        color: white;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 30px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .explore-stores-link:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(31, 45, 61, 0.3);
        color: white;
    }

    /* Grid System */
    .stores-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Mobile Optimizations */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .category-header {
            height: 200px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .category-header h1 {
            font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.5rem);
        }

        .stats-badge {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
        }

        .stores-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr));
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .store-img-container {
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }

        .store-img {
            height: 100px;
        }

        .store-title {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .store-count {
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
        }

        .blog-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .blog-img {
            height: 160px;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .stores-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(110px, 1fr));
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .store-img {
            height: 80px;
        }

        .store-title {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

        .category-header {
            height: 180px;
        }

        .breadcrumb {
            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
    }

    /* Reduced motion support */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
        .category-header,
        .store-card,
        .store-img,
        .blog-card,
        .blog-img,
        .stats-badge,
        .read-more-btn,
        .explore-stores-link,
        .breadcrumb-item a {
            animation: none !important;
            transition: none !important;
        }

        .store-card:hover,
        .blog-card:hover {
            transform: none;
        }
    }