Saigon Co.op: Supply of goods to Central Vietnam is guaranteed.

Customers shopping for fresh produce at Co.opmart Hue – Photo: MT

On September 19th, the Co.opmart supermarket chain in the Central region announced that it has prepared a response plan for the period of heavy rain and strong winds affecting the area, including provinces from Thanh Hoa to Binh Thuan.

According to a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Commercial Cooperative Union ( Saigon Co.op ), the system They quickly increased their stockpiles of goods threefold compared to normal days. Essential items that were replenished included rice, instant noodles, sugar, fish sauce, cooking oil, seasoning, MSG, green vegetables, root vegetables, fruits, pork, beef, and chicken of all kinds…

Saigon Co.op's distribution centers nationwide have planned transportation and regulated the timely supply of goods to Co.opmart supermarkets and Co.op Food stores in the Central region. Accordingly, 19 Co.opmart supermarkets reported that the supply of goods was ensured as of September 19th, with no shortages.

800 retail outlets also became satellite warehouses, stockpiling goods in a unified and efficient manner. Co.opmart and Co.op Food stores in the North quickly recovered from the aftermath of Typhoon No. 3 (Yagi), and were ready to bring goods that had been stockpiled beforehand to support the Central region.

Goods at Co.opmart supermarket in Quang Binh are continuously replenished to meet high demand – Photo: MT

Saigon Co.op is coordinating with strategic suppliers to stockpile additional essential goods at their distribution centers to ensure a consistent and stable supply of goods for people in Central Vietnam.

Furthermore, with extensive experience in responding to adverse weather conditions, Saigon Co.op has proactively increased its supply of goods from local raw material sources and available supplies in various provinces; especially livestock and poultry meat and vegetables and fruits.

In addition, supermarket staff are stationed at the aisles, cashiers, and warehouses, ready to restock shelves and assist customers in shopping safely and quickly.

"Based on the experience of responding to Typhoon Yagi (Typhoon No. 3), Saigon Co.op continues to implement a non-profit sales program , maintaining stable prices and implementing special pricing policies for strategic items during the rainy and stormy season such as vegetables, fruits, purified water, and ready-to-eat foods that do not require processing," a representative from Saigon Co.op further informed.

Along with Saigon Co.op, many other retailers have also announced they will increase shipments, especially of fruits and vegetables, to the central region to ensure supply and stabilize prices.

Co.opmart and Co.op Food maintain home delivery services. Customers can access the online store at https://cooponline.vn ; call the hotline at 1900555568, or contact the Zalo number of each supermarket for instructions on ordering and delivery.

Supermarkets proactively arrange staff and flexible shifts to avoid disrupting store opening hours, coordinating service for customers in-store and those placing orders by phone.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/saigon-co-op-cung-ung-hang-hoa-cho-mien-trung-duoc-dam-bao-20240919184813091.htm