Get ready for the new school year

These days, many students go shopping for school supplies to prepare for the new school year. Photo: THUY ANH

Hot selling school supplies

At the end of August, at major bookstores such as Fahasa Kien Giang , Dong Ho... the shopping atmosphere was bustling. Many bookstores and bicycle shops proactively prepared a rich source of goods with diverse designs; at the same time, they implemented promotional programs to stimulate consumption, meeting the shopping needs of parents and students. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tan - owner of a stationery store in Giong Rieng commune shared: "This year, we imported many types of notebooks, pens, and school bags with beautiful designs and reasonable prices. In addition, the store also applied a discount program of 10 - 20%. In the last days of August, the number of customers coming to buy school supplies increased".

This year, the prices of school supplies are diverse, from affordable to high-end, suitable for parents' conditions. In particular, many stores have launched promotional programs, with discounts from 10 - 60%, causing a sharp increase in purchasing power. Products of domestic enterprises such as Hong Ha notebooks, Thien Long pens, Ben Nghe... dominate the display shelves. Not only do they have reasonable prices and stable quality, Vietnamese goods also win customers over thanks to improvements in design and style. Many parents have expressed their confidence in choosing to buy Vietnamese goods, both saving costs and supporting domestic products. Ms. Nguyen Thi My Nha, residing in Rach Gia ward, said: "Every year, I prioritize choosing Vietnamese school supplies. My child likes them because of their beautiful designs, and I am assured because the prices are reasonable and the quality is guaranteed."

Mr. Tran Thanh Huy - owner of a bicycle shop on Tran Phu Street, Rach Gia Ward, introduces an electric bicycle model to customers. Photo: THUY ANH

Electric bicycles are on the rise

In contrast to the heat of the school supplies market, according to many bicycle shop owners in Rach Gia ward, the number of customers has decreased this year. Although many student bicycle models with prices ranging from 1.5 to 3 million VND, with diverse and convenient designs, have been imported, purchasing power has been slow. Mr. Le Van Duy - the owner of a bicycle shop on Tran Phu street admitted: "Compared to previous years, the number of customers choosing traditional bicycles has decreased. Parents, especially high school students, increasingly prefer electric bicycles because they are convenient and suitable for long-distance travel needs. If a few years ago, I sold 3 to 5 bicycles a day, now I only sell 1 to 2 bicycles."

Electric bicycles are designed in a variety of modern models, integrated with many smart features, with prices ranging from 7 to 15 million VND. This is a dominant segment that makes it difficult for many traditional bicycle stores to sell their products. Mr. Nguyen Van Hau, a resident of Rach Gia ward, whose child is about to enter 10th grade, said: “In the past, I often bought traditional bicycles for my child to go to school, but this year I chose electric bicycles because they are more convenient. My child goes to school far from home, if he rides a traditional bicycle, he will be tired, while electric bicycles are fast, compact, and the cost of charging is not high.”

THUY ANH

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/sam-sua-vao-nam-hoc-moi-a427725.html