Fresh flowers increase in price before March 8

The price of fresh flowers at wholesale markets in Ho Chi Minh City has increased 2-3 times compared to normal days as March 8 is approaching. Meanwhile, gift items are applying many discount and promotion programs to stimulate consumption.

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Fresh flowers are increasing in price at Ho Thi Ky flower market, District 10.

According to Tin Tuc Newspaper reporter on March 6 at Ho Thi Ky flower market (District 10) - the largest fresh flower market in Ho Chi Minh City, there were quite a lot of customers coming to buy flowers, causing traffic congestion on the roads around the market.

At noon on March 6, people braved the sun to go to Ho Thi Ky flower market.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Trinh, owner of a flower shop at Ho Thi Ky flower market, said that demand is currently high, with the busiest times for customers buying flowers being at noon and in the late afternoon. This year, the fresh flowers for the March 8th market are quite diverse, with many varieties and eye-catching colors.

Among fresh flowers, roses are the most popular item. The price of roses is also increasing 2-3 times compared to normal days. In addition to flower branches, flower baskets and pre-packaged rose bouquets are also sold quite a lot. The price of pre-packaged rose bouquets ranges from 150,000 VND to 2 million VND/bouquet depending on the type and quantity of flowers.

Roses had the highest price increase and were the most purchased by customers on March 6.

Currently, Da Lat roses cost from 20,000 - 35,000 VND/flower (depending on the type), imported roses cost from 30,000 - 50,000 VND/flower depending on size; sunflowers cost from 25,000 - 50,000 VND/flower; Japanese cotton flowers cost from 200,000 - 500,000 VND/bunch (depending on the type); delphiniums cost from 30,000 - 60,000 VND/flower (depending on the type) or lilies cost from 25,000 - 35,000 VND/flower...

A basket of pre-bunch roses costs from several hundred to several million Dong.

Similarly, at Dam Sen fresh flower market (District 11) and Thu Duc wholesale market (Thu Duc city), fresh flower prices are also increasing. According to traders, the increase in fresh flower prices is due to the price of flowers imported to the market increasing 2-3 times compared to normal days. It is expected that in the coming days, flower prices will increase 3-4 times compared to normal days.

A bunch of Japanese cotton flowers costs from 200,000 - 500,000 VND.

In addition to fresh flowers, other products such as cosmetics, jewelry, clothes, shoes, handbags... also attract customers' attention on this occasion. Shopping malls, supermarket chains, fashion stores, cosmetics stores sell a variety of goods, from clothes, handbags, to cosmetics, all applying attractive promotions and discounts, many places even apply discounts of up to 50% to attract customers.

In supermarkets, fresh flower pots are designed and decorated attractively to attract customers.

At Emart Sala supermarket (Thu Duc city), fresh flowers are 15% off compared to normal days. Specifically, double lilies cost 179,000 VND/bunch, sedums cost 45,000 VND/pot, yellow chrysanthemums cost 50,000 VND/bunch, sunflowers cost 79,000 VND/bunch (5 flowers)...

In addition, this supermarket also designed a separate area to display cosmetic products to attract the attention of consumers.

Prices of fresh flowers are clearly listed at modern supermarkets.

Similarly, the WinMart/WinMart+/WiN system also offers discounts of up to 50%, buy 1 get 1 free, and applies a fixed 20% membership discount on WinEco clean vegetables and MEATDeli chilled meat. This retailer is also actively collaborating with brands such as Sunsilk, Dove, Colgate to launch entertainment programs, introduce products and give customers the opportunity to try products for free when shopping.

Ms. Hoang Thuy (living in Thu Duc city) is choosing to buy fresh flowers in the supermarket because the flowers last long and the price is on sale.

Meanwhile, supermarkets under the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Trade Cooperatives ( Saigon Co.op ) have carried out three consecutive major promotions; the latest one lasts until March 12.

According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Deputy General Director of Saigon Co.op, to stimulate shopping for International Women's Day on March 8th, supermarkets have dedicated a significant portion of their shelves to decorating and displaying items specifically for women. They are also offering discounts of up to 50% on cosmetics and beauty products. In addition to gift items, the system maintains stable prices for 1,000 essential items including vegetables, meat, fish, and daily consumer goods to encourage purchases.

"On the occasion of March 8, the CoopOnline.vn shopping channel also applies exclusive promotions for customers buying gifts for women with discounts of up to 50%. In particular, the more customers buy, the bigger the discount and it is applied to the group of technological foods, chemicals, appliances, clothing, and Co.op private label products", Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang added.

Text, photos, and video clip: Hoang Tuyet/Tin Tuc Newspaper

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