April 30 and May 1 Holidays saw purchasing power increased sharply, stable prices of many goods

Update: 03-05-2019 | 14:37:22

On holidays of April 30 and May 1 this year, tourist areas, supermarkets, markets ... in the province attract a lot of people, tourists come to shop, play, relax. Thanks to good preparation of all aspects, the units have well served the needs of the people.

Purchasing power increases by 40%

On the occasion of holidays of April 30 and May 1 this year, supermarkets and commercial centers in the province attract a lot of customers to visit and shop. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam, in Thuan Giao Ward, TX. Thuan An, for the holiday this year, her family often goes to Aeon Mall Binh Duong Canary Shopping Center to have fun, shopping and ... "hiding" the hot sun. There is a cool space, many shopping services, more importantly, close to home so her family often frequents on holidays.

Not only the people in the province, many people from neighboring provinces and cities also come to the big trade centers in Binh Duong to purchase and have fun. Ms. Le Thi Lan, from Tan Thanh Dong, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, said that taking advantage of the holidays, she went to Binh Duong to buy and play. On the occasion of the past, supermarkets and trade centers also have promotions to discount many items so her family is very excited to come here to shop.

Customers do shopping at Lotte Mart. Photo: Thanh Hong

Recorded that, during the holidays of April 30 and May 1, purchasing power in supermarkets and commercial centers in the province increased by 35-40% over the same period last year. Specifically, at Co.op Mart Binh Duong supermarket system, the number of tourists coming to shopping in 2 days 30-4 and 1-5 increased 40% compared to the same period last year; Big C supermarkets in Binh Duong, Lotte Mart, MM Mega Maket, Vinmart convenience store system the number of customers coming out of shopping exceeded expectations of the leaders of units. Representatives of Big C supermarket in Binh Duong said that processed and fresh foods are the best-selling items at supermarkets during public holidays.

Thanks to the good estimation of holiday customers, supermarkets and trade centers in the province have fully prepared sources of goods for customer needs. Mr. Hoang Long, Director of Co.opmart Binh Duong 1 (Thu Dau Mot City), said the supermarket has prepared a large amount of goods to serve the holidays, and has a promotion to reduce prices. up to 50% so customers shopping 3 times more than usual.

At markets in the province, during the holidays, abundant and fresh goods, prices are relatively stable; purchasing power increased by nearly 50% compared to weekdays. Particularly some fresh and aquatic products sold at price markets increased slightly, from 10,000 to 20,000 VND / kg compared to the previous holidays, specifically tiger shrimp priced at 280,000 VND / kg, squid, squid 370,000 - 380,000 VND / kg; Fresh vegetables and hot pot vegetables also increased by 2,000-5,000 VND / kg, depending on the place of sale.

Ensure people travel safely

According to the reporter's report, on the morning of May 1, at the bus station in the province, the number of cars coming in and out was more busy than usual, because many people returned home to return to work. Mr. Huynh Van Trong, Director of the provincial bus station, said that during the holidays the traffic flow at the station increased by 20-30% compared to the regular day, in which the Binh Duong route to the Southwest provinces increased by about 30%, Southern Central provinces increased by 20%. Currently, there are nearly 200 vehicles operating at the provincial bus station, of which more than 50% are bed car, meeting the travel needs of people.

Mr. Vu Quang Thanh, Vice Chairman of Binh Duong Transport Association, said the holidays of 30-40, 1-5 this year, transport units such as Phuong Trinh, Ben Cat Transport Cooperative increased 20 - 30 % of trips to bring passengers to entertainment and entertainment areas such as Dai Nam, Thuy Chau, Suoi Tien, Buu Long (Dong Nai), Dam Sen (Ho Chi Minh City). Thanks to good preparation work, therefore, transport enterprises in the province have enough facilities to serve the travel needs of people on holidays.

According to the Department of Transportation and Transportation, the last holiday has arranged regular officers to check at the bus stations in the province to ensure order, traffic safety, fire and explosion prevention and prevention, theft, pickpockets, contributing to people's holiday safety. In addition, the functional force also regularly checks and strictly handles the berths and cars despite ... ensuring safe travel for people, no unfortunate incidents.

Reported by Thoai Phuong – Phung Hieu – Translated by Vi Bao

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April 30 and May 1 Holidays saw purchasing power increased sharply, stable prices of many goods

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