Several supermarkets in HCM City have said sales in recent days have gone up by two to three times as residents go shopping for Tet. Bui Hanh Thu, deputy general director of the Sai Gon Co.op Mart chain, said revenues at its outlets had increased by 40 percent during the last week. Although the supermarket chain have increased the number of cashiers and extended trading hours, customers still have to queue to pay, she added. Other supermarkets like Big C, Citimart, Maximark and Lotte Mart have also reported that the number of customers had increased constantly over the last few days. Ngo Van Hai, deputy business director at Citimart, said purchases of sweets, beverages and cooking oil have increased. Duong Thi Quynh Trang, director of public relations at Big C, said over the past few days purchases of dried goods, household appliances and electronic products as well as sweets, beverages, cooking oil and rice increased sharply. Gift baskets are bestsellers at the supermarkets, she … [Read more...] about Sales at supermarkets in HCM City rise two to three times
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Chinese produce still on sale in locally grown disguise
Chinese produce of all types has seemingly vanished at markets across Ho Chi Minh City, with most traders claiming that they only sell products from Da Lat and the Mekong Delta, while the goods are actually of Chinese origin. "The traders insist that their ginger is grown in Tien Giang Province, while I know for sure they are imported from China," she said. As for other produce, from onion and garlic to cabbage and tomato, traders always claim they are products of Da Lat, Soc Trang, or Tien Giang. Another trick used to cover their sales of Chinese produce is to say they are imported from any country but China. For instance, while 90 percent of the citrus imported to Vietnam comes from China, what is sold to local consumers, according to traders, is 'Thai citrus'. "The fruit is imported in cartons with labels bearing some information in Chinese, but traders only need to remove all of this packaging, and tell customers that they are from Thailand," revealed Tran Phuong, a … [Read more...] about Chinese produce still on sale in locally grown disguise
Saigon Co.op promotes VietGAP products
Saigon Co.op promotes VietGAP products Ngoc Hung By Ngoc Hung - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Co.opMart supermarkets, operated by Saigon Union of Trading Co-operatives (Saigon Co.op), will have sections dedicated to vegetables meeting the standards of Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP). Saigon Co.op on Thursday signed a contract with 16 co-operatives and production facilities practicing VietGAP for the long-term supply of vegetables to its supermarket chain. The supermarket operator will set up special areas for VietGAP items in Co.opMart stores so that consumers can easily recognize. Nguyen Thi Hanh, general director of Saigon Co.op, said that since VietGAP-certified vegetables would be directly supplied to Co.opMart supermarkets, they would have lower prices in this supermarket chain. Under the deal, VietGAP-certified vegetables will account for 60% of the daily vegetable sales volume at Co.opMart supermarkets. Saigon Co.op has set up a customer care hotline … [Read more...] about Saigon Co.op promotes VietGAP products
Supermarkets launch sales promotion programs
Supermarkets launch sales promotion programs Minh Tam By Minh Tam - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Supermarket chains in HCMC have launched sales promotion programs lasting until the Lunar New Year in order to stimulate demand. From now to February 9, the Lunar New Year Eve, Big C gives their customers discounts of 5-50% on 800 items including dried and fresh food, houseware and clothes. Similarly, LOTTE Mart offers discounts of up to 49% on more than 500 items, with food and cosmetics having the sharpest price cuts. The program will last until February 13, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Meanwhile, Maximark Cong Hoa in HCMC’s Tan Binh District has lowered prices of hundreds of items, including many essential goods, in order to lure buyers. Discounts are available until February 9, said Nguyen Phuong Thao, manager of the supermarket. Sales promotion programs at Saigon Co.op will also last until February 9. The supermarket chain focuses on 2,000 products, … [Read more...] about Supermarkets launch sales promotion programs
Supermarkets report strong earnings in Big Sale month
Supermarkets report strong earnings in Big Sale month By Minh Tam - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Many supermarkets in HCMC have reported strong sales in September when the Big Sale month was launched citywide by the city’s Department of Industry and Trade. Most supermarkets witnessed 15% to 30% growth in September sales against the previous month, but some saw the growth rate close to 50%. Store chain operators attributed the high growth rate to deep discounts – between 5% and 50% - on thousands of items during the month. Saigon Co.op, which is the biggest domestic store chain operator, said its revenue surged 45% in September against August, and even 50% higher compared to that in the year-earlier period. “Consumers spent more during the month,” said a representative of Saigon Co.op. Maximark chain has not had the growth figures for its stores in HCMC, but the chain’s revenue from all stores including in Nha Trang and Can Tho expanded 15% … [Read more...] about Supermarkets report strong earnings in Big Sale month