Tet goods being sold at Ba Chieu Market in HCM City’s Binh Thanh District. — VNS File Photo With the Lunar New Year approaching, demand for dried foods and confectionary is surging in HCM City’s traditional markets. Dried foods such as shrimp, cuttlefish, cat’s ear and thin-top mushroom, and vermicelli (made of cassava) are sold at markets like Ba Chieu (in Binh Thanh District), Pham Van Hai (Tan Binh District) and Thanh Da (Binh Thanh District). New products here include dried beef, cuttlefish, chicken, and anchovy, which are traditionally served to guests during the Tet holidays. According to a shopkeeper at Thanh Da Market, the demand for vermicelli, cat’s ear and thin-top mushroom and dried bamboo shoots are expected to rise further. Beans and peas, which are used to make cakes and sweetened porridges, are also in demand at these traditional markets. Their prices are not higher than last year, with dried beef remaining at VND180,000 per kilogramme, … [Read more...] about HCM City traditional markets report beginning of Tet sales
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Supermarkets report sharp rise in sales during New Year
A supermarket in HCM City on January 1. Many supermarkets in the city reported a sharp increase in sales during the four-day New Year holidays. — VNS Photo There was a surge in sales at supermarkets and shopping malls during the four-day New Year holidays. Many supermarkets said the number of shoppers had increased by two or three times compared to normal days. They increased stocks of products usually in high demand during holidays such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, semi-processed and ready-to-eat foods, frozen foods, and soft drinks. Though many also increased the number of check-out counters, the large number of customers meant long queues. Some supermarkets ran out of fresh foods. A spokesperson for Saigon Co.op said during the New Year holidays, customer numbers at Co.opmart, Co.opXtra and Co.opFood had doubled over normal days as had sales of fresh foods, cosmetics and cleaning products. Sales of clothing and kitchen appliances had been 30 per cent higher, he … [Read more...] about Supermarkets report sharp rise in sales during New Year
City hosts meet for consumer co-op heads
Delegates pose for a photo at the 18th International Co-operative Alliance - Asia Pacific regional workshop being held in HCM City from October 8 to 10. — Photo Courtesy of Saigon Co.op The 18th International Co-operative Alliance - Asia Pacific regional workshop for managers opened at Saigon Co.op’s head office in HCM City on Monday. The three-day event, which has the theme “Management of Consumer Co-operatives in Asia-Pacific”, is being attended by 50 delegates from Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Viet Nam. In his opening remark, Tran Lam Hong, deputy general director of Saigon Co.op, said the workshop is a continuation of the tradition of the international co-operative movement of sharing the retail experience among members to help each other improve quality and the efficiency of their business. The workshop will feature discussions on retail sales, pricing, brands, trade and supply chain management, small and … [Read more...] about City hosts meet for consumer co-op heads
HCM City’s supermarkets see sales surge during holidays
Supermarkets and shopping malls in HCM City have seen a surge in sales during the long National Day holidays this year. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Supermarkets and shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City have seen a surge in sales during the three-day National Day holidays this year. Doan Diep Binh, head of branding and communications at Lotte Mart, told Vietnam News: “Sales increased by 25 percent from last year, with processed products, seafood, beer, and soft drinks being the biggest sellers.” Its food court and recreation areas were crowded through the three days from September 1 to 3, he said, adding that promotion programmes greatly contributed to the higher sales. Lotte is offering many promotions until September 4 at its 13 stores nation-wide, including discounts of up to 49 percent on thousands of products and a shock prices programme for its loyal customers, he said. Customers buying Trung Nguyen coffee products worth 90,000 VND at the supermarket … [Read more...] about HCM City’s supermarkets see sales surge during holidays
HCM City supermarkets see sales surge during holidays
Supermarkets and shopping malls in HCM City have seen a surge in sales during the long National Day holidays this year.Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Supermarkets and shopping malls in HCM City have seen a surge in sales during the long National Day holidays this year. Đoàn Diệp Bình, head of branding and communications at Lotte Mart, told Việt Nam News: “Sales increased by 25 per cent from last year, with processed products, seafood, beer, and soft drinks being the biggest sellers.” Its food court and recreation areas were crowded through the three days from September 1 to 3, he said. Promotion programmes greatly contributed to the higher sales, he said. Lotte is offering many promotions until September 4 at its 13 stores nation-wide, including discounts of up to 49 per cent on thousands of products and a shock prices programme for its loyal customers, he said. Customers buying Trung Nguyên coffee products worth VNĐ90,000 at the … [Read more...] about HCM City supermarkets see sales surge during holidays