'No profit sale, discount' - practical support for flood-hit areas

There is a movement of selling goods at no profit, with prices reduced as much as possible to help people in flood-affected areas recover quickly from difficulties and losses.

On November 23, Co.opmart Tuy Hoa staff urgently unloaded goods to bring them to the point of sale - Photo: SGC

The plan to supply goods for post-flood reconstruction is also being urgently implemented. Many production units are working overtime to support people in flooded areas.

Prioritize price retention, even sell at a loss

Many retailers said that thanks to the rapid drainage of water, the situation has improved significantly compared to yesterday, with more goods and better operations at points of sale.

Speaking to Tuoi Tre , Mr. Vo Tran Ngoc, Sales Director of Saigon Co.op, said that thanks to the traffic congestion in Khanh Hoa (bordering Phu Yen ), during the night of November 22 and early morning of November 23, goods from the South were able to reach supermarkets in Phu Yen and Binh Dinh in larger quantities. Notably, on November 23, the Co.opmart supermarket in Tuy Hoa (formerly Phu Yen province) also resumed operations after several days of closure due to deep flooding.

"The main source of goods is still in the South, so when the traffic is open, everything is no longer too worrying. Currently, the source of milk, water, food... is increasing sharply. However, due to difficulties in production areas, leafy vegetables may be in short supply, and the suburban areas that are still isolated due to flooding and paralyzed traffic may have difficulty accessing food," Mr. Ngoc assessed.

In addition, Mr. Ngoc said that the company's viewpoint is to keep the price as good as possible, and supermarkets are and will apply promotions from 10 - 30% depending on the product group for people or relief groups in need. In addition, support for people to charge their phones, and free water service right at the supermarket.

Meanwhile, a representative of the GO! system said that due to a sharp decrease in production in the growing area and difficulties in transportation, there was a shortage of vegetables at times, especially leafy vegetables.

However, products such as water, milk, dry food, processed food, cosmetics, personal hygiene products... are still stable, prices are stable, many items are being promoted by the system to support people.

According to this unit, on November 23, only GO! in Nha Trang has not yet returned to normal operations, the rest is fine.

A representative of Bach Hoa Xanh said that due to a shortage of supply, bad weather and disrupted transportation, vegetables were in short supply at some points of sale in flooded areas, especially leafy vegetables. In addition, demand for purchases increased.

"The unit will try to increase the supply of vegetables and maintain stable selling prices, even if the price increases by about 10-15%, even if the purchase price increases by 30-40%. As for processed foods, dry goods, chemicals... the supply remains stable, prices are stable."

Manufacturing enterprises work overtime

A representative of an egg supplier in Ho Chi Minh City said he is ready to increase supply to the South Central market at the best possible price, especially processed, ready-to-eat eggs.

Similarly, Ms. Le Thi Giau, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Binh Tay Food Joint Stock Company (HCMC), said that in addition to spending her own money to buy relief goods, in the past few days, the company's two factories have been operating 12 hours a day, mobilizing all resources to produce large quantities of porridge, vermicelli, and glass noodles... to meet the supply.

According to Ms. Giau, in addition to supplying to agents, this batch of goods is also given priority to supply to many relief groups, especially the selling price is reduced from 10 - 30%, even 40% for some items.

"This is a time of sharing together, so don't think about profits. This program will continue as long as possible," Ms. Giau affirmed.

A representative of the Vietnamese Government said they are preparing to deploy a social security package to provide relief to people in the flooded Central region with a large amount of necessities.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ngo Duy Phuc, Head of LC Foods Communications Department, said that the unit is maintaining the price stabilization program of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade. At the same time, it maintains the price commitment with partners and distributors, especially for flood-affected areas.

"We have coordinated with a number of distributors and people to promptly transport relief goods to affected areas in the Central region. In addition, we also support volunteer units to buy charity goods at the original price," Mr. Phuc affirmed.

A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Food and Foodstuff Association said that in addition to its own relief policy implemented on a large scale, the unit advocates sending to member businesses its views on ensuring essential supplies, especially the best possible price policy, to work with commercial and retail units to provide relief support to people in flooded areas.

Prepare a post-flood reconstruction plan

According to Mr. Vo Tran Ngoc, the post-storm reconstruction is also very important and urgent. Therefore, Saigon Co.op has been working with suppliers to increase the supply of goods at good prices, focusing on household items and appliances.

"Many suppliers have committed to offering good prices, even deep discounts, possibly up to 40%," said Mr. Ngoc.

A representative of a cosmetics manufacturing unit in Ho Chi Minh City assessed that the supply of goods to serve the needs of repair and reconstruction after the flood needs to be calculated soon. "For nearly a week, we have proactively increased production shifts and proactively collected goods in warehouses in the South Central region."

Many manufacturers believe that the production and supply plans for roofing, household appliances, construction materials, etc. for flood-affected areas need attention, and the government needs to closely monitor to ensure supply and reasonable prices. Otherwise, the prices of these items could increase sharply.

Retailers offer maximum discounts

Selling cheap wooden pallet beds, clothes hangers, household items..., Ms. My Duyen (Tuy Hoa ward, Dak Lak province) said she has just reopened her shop. Customers mainly come to buy brooms and mud-cleaning tools to clean up their houses after the heavy rain and floods.

Because many customers suffered heavy property damage and lost income, Ms. Duyen's store has reduced the prices of many products to support them somewhat. "Many people have suffered great losses. I sell products and try to reduce prices as much as possible," she said.

However, Ms. Duyen shared that she is still unable to connect with shuttle buses, so she cannot bring goods to sell in more remote areas that have been heavily affected. In addition, the items she sells are mostly household appliances, furniture..., while many poor families have lost all their assets, so "there is no money left to buy".

Ms. Le Nguyen (Dak Lak) also informed many customers via online channels that from now until the end of November, her store will sell pajamas at a non-profit price, to support people affected by the flood season and loss of property.

Meanwhile, some supermarkets and phone and electronics stores in Gia Lai and Dak Lak have just reopened and announced discounts on essential items to serve communication connections and inform relatives such as phones, phone chargers, backup batteries... Many TV, refrigerator, washing machine repair services or WiFi network installation are also trying to reach customers after the heavy rain and floods.

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