Nghe An has 27 shopping centers and 77 supermarkets.

Specifically: In the province, there are 27 commercial centers (TTTM), mainly concentrated in Vinh city and some districts and towns such as: Dien Chau, Con Cuong, Thai Hoa, Hoang Mai... The development of the system of TTTM with civilized and modern operating methods has rapidly changed the appearance of commercial architecture, contributing to the economic and social development of localities such as Do Luong, Tan Ky, Hoang Mai... Trade Centers built by investors.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee visited the booth in Winmart Vinh supermarket. Photo: Pham Bang

The physical and technical facilities (architecture and area) of the shopping malls are basically synchronous; the shopping malls have standard technical facilities, modern facilities and equipment according to regulations and highly professional management and business organization. In terms of architecture, the shopping malls have modern, high-rise architecture, contributing to changing the architectural face of the locality.

Regarding total investment capital, the 2016 - 2021 period has attracted investment in 23 shopping malls with a total investment of over 1,500 billion VND.

Nghe AnThere are also 77 supermarkets in operation. Supermarkets are generally small in scale, mainly concentrated in Vinh city and some district and town centers. Many large supermarkets such as Big C, Maximark, Mega Market, HC, Huong Giang... Goods circulating through supermarkets: for general supermarkets in the area, goods circulating through supermarkets are mainly essential consumer goods such as household appliances, frozen foods, vegetables and fruits... For specialized types, they are mainly types such as books, electronics and attract a large number of customers, especially since the Covid-19 outbreak.

Vegetables for sale at a supermarket. Photo: Tran Chau

The facilities and techniques (architecture and area) of supermarkets are not yet uniform. In addition to some supermarkets such as Maximark, Big C, etc., which belong to the national supermarket chain system, they are equipped with modern equipment according to regulations and have highly professional management and business organization. In terms of architecture, supermarkets are often built with a 1-storey architecture. Many specialized supermarkets use the residential area of ​​the 1st floor to open supermarkets.

From 2016 to now, Nghe An has attracted investment to build and put into operation 33 supermarkets with a total investment of over 150 billion VND. The supermarket system has gradually modernized the commercial infrastructure system, gradually meeting the needs of the people with a variety of goods, ensuring quality and modern, civilized service methods. Currently, many new centers are preparing to be born.

The general assessment of the functional sector said: In general, the types of commercial infrastructure in the area are still small in scale, the technical facilities of some establishments in the commercial infrastructure system do not meet the requirements, especially the conditions of fire prevention, environmental sanitation, food hygiene and safety, encroachment on roadsides and sidewalks causing traffic obstruction, affecting the safety, order and general beauty of the locality.

Nghe An does not have a large commercial center, worthy of the development of Vinh city and other localities with developed commerce.

The level of management and operation of commercial infrastructure is still low, human resources do not meet the requirements of the integration trend. Besides, many commercial centers operate ineffectively, failing to attract consumers.

Nghe An still needs large commercial centers that attract tourists and serve the majority of people. Photo: Thanh Cuong

State management of commercial infrastructure still has shortcomings, sometimes lacking strong direction and close coordination between sectors. High investment capital leads to inflated prices of goods sold in shopping malls and supermarkets. In addition, fire prevention, security, parking, etc. also have many shortcomings.

However, it must be admitted that since the Covid-19 outbreaktraditional marketsWhile the advantages are being lost due to the high risk of disease contamination, shopping malls and supermarkets are becoming more necessary and effective due to more convenient payment methods. This is a proof that there is still a need for shopping malls worthy of a province identified as the economic and cultural center of the North Central region.