Fresh flower prices skyrocket on March 8th

At Ho Thi Ky flower market (HCMC), flower prices have increased sharply due to higher demand than supply, especially on holidays such as March 8. According to records, on March 7, the number of customers coming to buy flowers at the market was quite large.

Ms. Nguyen Hien, representative of Thanh Dat flower shop, said that purchasing power this year has increased significantly, leading to much higher prices than usual. Roses have increased 3 times, ranging from 25,000 - 30,000 VND/branch. Other types of flowers such as sunflowers and carnations have also increased by about 50%.

To meet the demand, the store has a variety of products with prices ranging from 100,000 - 500,000 VND/bunch, with some bouquets even costing 2-3 million VND.

The price of imported roses has also increased sharply, from 150,000 - 200,000 VND/bunch of 50 stems on normal days, now it has jumped to over 500,000 VND/bunch. Although the number of customers is still high, compared to last year, purchasing power has decreased.

Hieu La flower shop also recorded a similar trend. Roses are currently priced from 25,000 - 35,000 VND/branch, double the usual price.

Pre-wrapped bouquets range in price from 500,000 to 3 million VND, with the 500,000 VND segment being the most popular. In addition to fresh flowers, gift baskets of succulents priced at 1 million VND/box are also chosen by many people because they are luxurious and can be kept for a long time.

The number of orders on March 7 increased sharply because many businesses gave flowers early to their partners, and students also took advantage of the opportunity to buy flowers for their teachers before March 8, which falls on Saturday. However, it is forecasted that purchasing power on March 8 will decrease slightly, but flower prices are unlikely to cool down.

Flower prices doubled, customers surprised

Mr. Thanh Truong, an office worker in Ho Chi Minh City, shared that he was quite surprised by the sharp increase in flower prices during this time. Roses sold along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street (District 1) just need to be packaged and decorated with a few leaves to cost 50,000 VND/branch, while last year they were only about 20,000 - 25,000 VND/branch.

When surveying the price of roses on the streets, he found that the price ranged from 30,000 to 50,000 VND/branch, depending on the type of domestic or imported flowers. Because he found the retail price too high, he decided to order a bunch for 600,000 VND.

Supermarkets and fashion stores offer deep discounts on March 8

In addition to fresh flowers, gift items such as cosmetics, jewelry, clothes, shoes, and handbags also attract customers. Shopping malls, supermarkets, and fashion stores offer many attractive promotions and discounts of up to 50%.

At Emart Sala supermarket (Thu Duc city), fresh flower prices are 15% lower than usual. Double lilies cost 179,000 VND/bunch, sedums 45,000 VND/pot, yellow chrysanthemums 50,000 VND/bunch, sunflowers 79,000 VND/bunch (5 flowers). In addition, the supermarket also has a separate area to display cosmetic products to attract customers.

WinMart/WinMart+/WiN system applies many incentive programs such as 50% discount, buy 1 get 1 free, fixed 20% discount for members when buying WinEco clean vegetables and MEATDeli chilled meat. In addition, WinMart also cooperates with brands such as Sunsilk, Dove, Colgate to implement entertainment programs, introduce products and give away free samples.

Saigon Co.op supermarket chain also launched 3 big promotions, in which the most recent discount period lasted until March 12. According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Deputy General Director of Saigon Co.op, the supermarket chain decorated the shopping area with many products specifically for women and applied a 50% discount on cosmetics and beauty products.

In addition, essential items such as vegetables, meat and fish are also kept at stable prices to stimulate shopping. On the online platform CoopOnline.vn, customers can also enjoy exclusive promotions, discounts of up to 50% when buying food, household items and cosmetics for women on this occasion.