/**
 * KerryPicks - Stores Directory Stylesheet
 *
 * Ultra-modern, space-optimized, high-conversion directory of verified merchant partner stores.
 * Features 4-col desktop & 2-col compact mobile cards, prominent search box,
 * A-Z alphabetical jump bar, 3D WebP category highlights, and trust signals.
 *
 * @package KerryPicks
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Page Layout & Container Normalization
   ========================================================================== */
body:has(.chc-stores-page) .site-content,
body:has(.chc-stores-page) #content,
body:has(.chc-stores-page) #primary,
body:has(.chc-stores-page) .content-area,
body:has(.chc-stores-page) .ast-container,
body:has(.chc-stores-page) .site-main {
	width: 100% !important;
	max-width: 100% !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.chc-stores-page,
.chc-stores-page *,
.chc-stores-page *::before,
.chc-stores-page *::after {
	box-sizing: border-box;
}

.chc-stores-page {
	padding: 24px 0 64px;
	background: var(--kp-color-page, #ffffff);
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	font-family: var(--kp-font-ui, "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif);
	overflow-x: hidden;
	width: 100%;
}

.chc-stores-page .chc-public__inner {
	width: min(var(--kp-container, 1180px), calc(100% - 32px));
	margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Hero Section: High-Trust Header & Search Box
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-stores-hero {
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF8F4 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	border-radius: 24px;
	padding: 38px 24px 32px;
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 32px;
	position: relative;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.025);
}

.chc-stores-hero__inner {
	max-width: 860px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.chc-stores-hero__badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	padding: 6px 16px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.04);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.chc-stores-hero__badge-dot {
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #059669;
	display: inline-block;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
}

.chc-stores-hero__title {
	font-family: var(--kp-font-ui, "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif);
	font-size: clamp(24px, 3.8vw, 38px);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	line-height: 1.2;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.chc-stores-hero__subtitle {
	font-size: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 16px);
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin: 0 auto 24px;
	max-width: 660px;
}

/* PROMINENT HIGH-CONVERSION SEARCH BOX */
.chc-stores-search-wrap {
	max-width: 700px;
	margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.chc-stores-search-box {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.05);
	transition: all 0.18s ease;
	padding: 4px 8px 4px 16px;
}

.chc-stores-search-box:focus-within {
	border-color: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22, 77, 125, 0.15), 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.08);
}

.chc-stores-search-icon {
	color: #64748B;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-right: 12px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chc-stores-search-input {
	flex: 1;
	height: 48px;
	border: none !important;
	outline: none !important;
	background: transparent !important;
	font-family: var(--kp-font-ui, "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif);
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	box-shadow: none !important;
}

.chc-stores-search-input::placeholder {
	color: #94A3B8;
	font-weight: 400;
}

.chc-stores-search-clear {
	width: 24px;
	height: 24px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #E2E6EA;
	border: none;
	color: #596B7D;
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	margin-right: 8px;
	transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chc-stores-search-clear:hover {
	background: #CBD5E1;
	color: #102E50;
}

.chc-stores-search-meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chc-stores-live-badge {
	background: #ECFDF5;
	color: #047857;
	border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 5px 12px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

/* QUICK CATEGORY FILTER PILLS */
.chc-stores-cat-filter {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.chc-cat-filter-btn {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.15s ease;
	line-height: 1.3;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

.chc-cat-filter-btn:hover {
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border-color: #CBD5E1;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
}

.chc-cat-filter-btn.is-active {
	background: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	border-color: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	color: #ffffff;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 77, 125, 0.22);
}

.chc-cat-filter-btn .chc-filter-count {
	font-size: 11px;
	background: rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.08);
	padding: 1px 6px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.chc-cat-filter-btn.is-active .chc-filter-count {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
	color: #ffffff;
}

/* A-Z ALPHABETICAL JUMP STRIP */
.chc-stores-alpha-nav {
	max-width: 820px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.chc-stores-alpha-scroll {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 5px;
	padding: 4px 0;
}

.chc-alpha-btn {
	min-width: 30px;
	height: 30px;
	padding: 0 7px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	background: #ffffff;
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.14s ease;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.chc-alpha-btn:hover:not(.is-disabled) {
	background: #F1F5F9;
	border-color: #94A3B8;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
}

.chc-alpha-btn.is-active {
	background: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	border-color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	color: #ffffff;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.2);
}

.chc-alpha-btn.is-disabled {
	opacity: 0.35;
	cursor: not-allowed;
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border-color: #E2E8F0;
	color: #94A3B8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Main Directory Grid & Store Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-stores-directory-section {
	margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.chc-stores-dir-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 10px;
}

.chc-stores-dir-header__left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.chc-stores-dir-title {
	font-size: 20px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	margin: 0;
}

.chc-stores-active-filter-badge {
	background: #EFF6FF;
	border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
	color: #1D4ED8;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

.chc-stores-active-filter-badge button {
	background: none;
	border: none;
	color: #1D4ED8;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 800;
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 0;
	line-height: 1;
}

.chc-stores-count-indicator {
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--kp-color-muted, #7E8A97);
}

/* STORES GRID (4 COLS DESKTOP) */
.chc-stores-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 16px;
}

/* STORE CARD */
.chc-store-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 16px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: inherit;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.035);
	transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
	position: relative;
	min-width: 0;
}

.chc-store-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.08);
	border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Card Header: Avatar + Category */
.chc-store-card__header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	gap: 8px;
}

.chc-store-card__avatar-wrap {
	position: relative;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chc-store-card__avatar {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border: 1px solid #E2E6EA;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.chc-store-card__avatar--img img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
	padding: 4px;
	display: block;
}

.chc-store-card__avatar--text {
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 16px;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.chc-store-card__verified {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -3px;
	right: -3px;
	width: 16px;
	height: 16px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #047857;
	border: 2px solid #ffffff;
	color: #ffffff;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.chc-store-card__cat-pill {
	background: #F1F5F9;
	color: #475569;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	white-space: nowrap;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	max-width: 120px;
}

/* Card Body: Name + Domain */
.chc-store-card__body {
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	min-width: 0;
}

.chc-store-card__name {
	font-family: var(--kp-font-ui, "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif);
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	line-height: 1.3;
	margin: 0 0 4px;
	white-space: nowrap;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.chc-store-card:hover .chc-store-card__name {
	color: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
}

.chc-store-card__domain {
	font-size: 12px;
	color: var(--kp-color-muted, #7E8A97);
	display: block;
	white-space: nowrap;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Card Footer: Offers Pill + Arrow */
.chc-store-card__footer {
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 10px;
	border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.chc-store-deal-pill {
	font-size: 11.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 3px 9px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
}

.chc-store-deal-pill--active {
	background: #ECFDF5;
	color: #047857;
	border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.chc-store-deal-pill--verified {
	background: #F8FAFC;
	color: #64748B;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	font-size: 11px;
}

.chc-store-deal-pill__fire {
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1;
}

.chc-store-card__cta {
	color: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.chc-store-card:hover .chc-store-card__cta {
	transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Empty State */
.chc-stores-empty-state {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 48px 24px;
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
	border-radius: 16px;
	margin: 20px 0;
}

.chc-stores-empty-icon {
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.chc-stores-empty-title {
	font-size: 18px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.chc-stores-empty-desc {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	max-width: 440px;
	margin: 0 auto 18px;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.chc-btn--reset {
	background: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	color: #ffffff;
	border: none;
	padding: 10px 22px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.chc-btn--reset:hover {
	background: #0B365F;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Section Headers & Common Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-section-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 12px;
}

.chc-section-title {
	font-size: 22px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.chc-section-subtitle {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	margin: 0;
}

.chc-section-link {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D) !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.chc-section-link:hover {
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Popular Categories Showcase (With 3D WebP Icons)
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-stores-pop-cats-section {
	margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cats-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
	gap: 14px;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 14px 10px;
	text-align: center;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: inherit;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.025);
	transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease, border-color 0.16s ease;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	min-width: 0;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.08);
	border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__icon-wrap {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__icon {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	object-fit: contain;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card:hover .chc-stores-pop-cat-card__icon {
	transform: scale(1.08);
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__fallback-icon {
	font-size: 28px;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__name {
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	line-height: 1.3;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
	white-space: nowrap;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	width: 100%;
}

.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__count {
	font-size: 11px;
	color: var(--kp-color-muted, #7E8A97);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Trending Deals Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-stores-trending-section {
	margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.chc-stores-trending-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 16px;
}

.chc-store-deal-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 16px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.035);
	transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease;
}

.chc-store-deal-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.07);
}

.chc-store-deal-card__badge {
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.chc-store-deal-card__badge span {
	background: #FFF1F2;
	color: #BE123C;
	border: 1px solid #FECDD3;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 800;
	padding: 3px 10px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	display: inline-block;
}

.chc-store-deal-card__body {
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	flex: 1;
}

.chc-store-deal-card__store {
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--kp-color-muted, #7E8A97);
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.chc-store-deal-card__title {
	font-size: 14.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	line-height: 1.35;
	margin: 0;
}

.chc-store-deal-card__action {
	margin-top: auto;
}

.chc-btn--deal {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 6px;
	width: 100%;
	background: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	color: #ffffff !important;
	border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 8px 14px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.chc-btn--deal:hover {
	background: #0B365F;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Trust Signals Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-trust-strip {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 16px;
	margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.chc-trust-strip__item {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 18px 16px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 12px;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.025);
}

.chc-trust-strip__icon {
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chc-trust-strip__text strong {
	display: block;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.chc-trust-strip__text p {
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SEO FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-stores-faq-section {
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border: 1px solid var(--kp-color-border, #E2E6EA);
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 36px 32px;
	margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.chc-stores-faq-inner {
	max-width: 820px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.chc-stores-faq-header {
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.chc-stores-faq-pill {
	display: inline-block;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
	color: var(--kp-color-cobalt, #164D7D);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	padding: 3px 12px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.chc-stores-faq-title {
	font-size: 24px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.chc-stores-faq-desc {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	margin: 0;
}

.chc-stores-faq-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}

.chc-faq-item {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #E2E6EA;
	border-radius: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.chc-faq-item[open] {
	border-color: #CBD5E1;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.04);
}

.chc-faq-question {
	padding: 16px 20px;
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--kp-color-ink, #102E50);
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	list-style: none;
	user-select: none;
}

.chc-faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
	display: none;
}

.chc-faq-chevron {
	color: #64748B;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chc-faq-item[open] .chc-faq-chevron {
	transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.chc-faq-answer {
	padding: 0 20px 18px;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	color: var(--kp-color-text-secondary, #596B7D);
	line-height: 1.6;
}

.chc-faq-answer p {
	margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Newsletter Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.chc-newsletter-banner {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102E50 0%, #164D7D 100%) !important;
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 36px 40px;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 46, 80, 0.12);
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.chc-newsletter-banner__content {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 32px;
}

.chc-newsletter-banner__left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 20px;
	flex: 1;
}

.chc-newsletter-icon {
	width: 56px;
	height: 56px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chc-newsletter-icon svg {
	stroke: #ffffff;
}

.chc-newsletter-banner .chc-newsletter-title,
.chc-stores-page .chc-newsletter-title,
.chc-stores-page .chc-newsletter-banner h3 {
	font-size: 20px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.chc-newsletter-banner .chc-newsletter-subtitle,
.chc-stores-page .chc-newsletter-subtitle,
.chc-stores-page .chc-newsletter-banner p {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.chc-newsletter-banner__right {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 380px;
	max-width: 100%;
}

.chc-newsletter-form {
	display: flex;
	gap: 8px;
	position: relative;
}

.chc-newsletter-input {
	flex: 1;
	height: 44px;
	padding: 0 16px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
	color: #102E50 !important;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	outline: none;
}

.chc-newsletter-input:focus {
	background: #ffffff !important;
	border-color: #F5A300 !important;
}

.chc-btn--subscribe {
	background: var(--kp-color-amber, #F5A300);
	color: #102E50;
	border: none;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	padding: 0 18px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	cursor: pointer;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.chc-btn--subscribe:hover {
	background: #E09500;
}

.chc-newsletter-status {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -22px;
	left: 0;
	font-size: 12px;
	color: #A7F3D0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Optimization
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.chc-stores-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
		gap: 14px;
	}

	.chc-stores-pop-cats-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	}

	.chc-stores-trending-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}

	.chc-trust-strip {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.chc-stores-page {
		padding: 16px 0 48px;
	}

	.chc-stores-hero {
		padding: 24px 16px 20px;
		border-radius: 18px;
		margin-bottom: 24px;
	}

	.chc-stores-hero__title {
		font-size: 22px;
		line-height: 1.25;
	}

	.chc-stores-hero__subtitle {
		font-size: 13px;
		margin-bottom: 18px;
	}

	.chc-stores-search-wrap {
		margin-bottom: 14px;
	}

	.chc-stores-search-box {
		padding: 3px 6px 3px 12px;
		border-radius: 12px;
	}

	.chc-stores-search-input {
		height: 42px;
		font-size: 13.5px;
	}

	.chc-stores-live-badge {
		font-size: 11px;
		padding: 4px 8px;
	}

	/* Scrollable category pills on mobile */
	.chc-stores-cat-filter {
		flex-wrap: nowrap;
		overflow-x: auto;
		justify-content: flex-start;
		padding: 4px 0 8px;
		margin-bottom: 12px;
		scrollbar-width: none;
		-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
	}

	.chc-stores-cat-filter::-webkit-scrollbar {
		display: none;
	}

	.chc-cat-filter-btn {
		flex-shrink: 0;
		padding: 5px 12px;
		font-size: 12px;
	}

	/* Compact alphabet navigation on mobile */
	.chc-stores-alpha-scroll {
		gap: 3px;
	}

	.chc-alpha-btn {
		min-width: 26px;
		height: 26px;
		padding: 0 4px;
		font-size: 11px;
		border-radius: 4px;
	}

	/* HIGH-DENSITY 2-COLUMN COMPACT STORE GRID ON MOBILE */
	.chc-stores-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
		gap: 10px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card {
		padding: 12px 10px !important;
		border-radius: 12px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__header {
		margin-bottom: 8px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__avatar {
		width: 40px !important;
		height: 40px !important;
		border-radius: 10px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__avatar--text {
		font-size: 14px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__cat-pill {
		font-size: 10px !important;
		padding: 2px 6px !important;
		max-width: 75px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__body {
		margin-bottom: 8px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__name {
		font-size: 13.5px !important;
		margin-bottom: 2px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__domain {
		font-size: 11px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-card__footer {
		padding-top: 8px !important;
	}

	.chc-store-deal-pill {
		font-size: 10.5px !important;
		padding: 2px 7px !important;
	}

	/* Showcase Sections on Mobile */
	.chc-stores-pop-cats-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
		gap: 8px !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-pop-cat-card {
		padding: 10px 8px !important;
		flex-direction: row !important;
		text-align: left !important;
		gap: 8px !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__icon-wrap {
		width: 36px !important;
		height: 36px !important;
		margin-bottom: 0 !important;
		flex-shrink: 0 !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__icon {
		width: 32px !important;
		height: 32px !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__info {
		min-width: 0 !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__name {
		font-size: 12px !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-pop-cat-card__count {
		font-size: 10px !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-trending-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
		gap: 10px !important;
	}

	.chc-trust-strip {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
		gap: 10px !important;
		margin-bottom: 32px !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-faq-section {
		padding: 22px 16px !important;
		border-radius: 16px !important;
		margin-bottom: 32px !important;
	}

	.chc-stores-faq-title {
		font-size: 19px !important;
	}

	.chc-faq-question {
		padding: 13px 14px !important;
		font-size: 13.5px !important;
	}

	.chc-faq-answer {
		padding: 0 14px 14px !important;
		font-size: 12.5px !important;
	}

	.chc-newsletter-banner {
		padding: 24px 18px !important;
		border-radius: 16px !important;
	}

	.chc-newsletter-banner__content {
		flex-direction: column !important;
		gap: 20px !important;
	}

	.chc-newsletter-banner__right {
		width: 100% !important;
	}

	.chc-newsletter-form {
		flex-direction: column !important;
	}

	.chc-btn--subscribe {
		height: 42px !important;
		width: 100% !important;
	}
}