Nghe An: Fresh pine trees are in high demand during the Christmas season.
(Baonghean.vn) - According to surveys, this year's Christmas market is somewhat quieter than in previous years, with prices slightly increasing and purchasing power decreasing. However, many unique and unusual Christmas items, despite their high prices, are still selling well.
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| Since the beginning of November, many shops and stores selling Christmas decorations have imported a wide variety of designs, types, and prices. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| Prices for Christmas items have increased slightly, by 5-10% compared to last year. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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Mr. Tran Loc, the owner of a shop specializing in interior decoration items on Ngu Hai Street in Vinh City, said: “This year, purchasing power has dropped sharply, only half of what it was last year. While at this time last year, our shop had sold dozens of Christmas trees of various kinds, this year we only have a few scattered orders.” (Photo: Thanh Phuc) |
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Christmas decoration services are also experiencing lower demand. Only a few businesses, such as cafes and shopping malls, have requested Christmas decorations. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| At Vinh market, the Christmas shopping atmosphere is also very quiet. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| Meanwhile, this year's consumer preferences favor imported fresh pine branches. Ms. Vo Thu Huong, owner of a flower shop on Thanh Thai Street (Vinh City), said: “This year, the number of customers ordering fresh pine branches covered in snow has increased sharply. Currently, our shop has received many orders, mainly for fresh Dutch pine branches.” (Photo: Thanh Phuc) |
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| On the market, fresh pine branches are also very diverse, mostly imported directly from Denmark, the Netherlands, and China, with prices ranging from 150,000 to 350,000 VND per branch. Fresh pine trees imported from Denmark, however, can cost tens of millions of VND per tree. Despite the high price, they are very popular with customers. Mr. Tuan Lan, in charge of a furniture store on Pham Dinh Toai street, said: "Customers have to order fresh pine branches imported from Denmark a month in advance. We've already sold out because they're completely sold out." (Photo: Thanh Phuc) |
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Besides that, fragrant pine trees for tabletops or small pine trees are also popular with customers. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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Besides goods and products, the Santa Claus gift-giving service is also starting to "come into season." Depending on the distance traveled, the price for hiring Santa Claus ranges from 100,000 to 200,000 VND per trip. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
