Nghe An: Retail sales in April increased by nearly 50% over the same period

Estimated in the first 4 months of 2021, the total amountretail goods, consumer service revenue reached 28,056.79 billion VND, up 11.61% over the same period last year.Of which, retail sales of goods in April 2021 are estimated at VND 5,454.72 billion, accounting for 82.15% of total retail sales of goods and services, up 49.22% over the same period last year.

Of which, food and foodstuffs are estimated to reach 1,719.77 billion VND, up 1.13%. Garments are estimated to reach 325.60 billion VND, up 147.01%. Household appliances and tools are estimated to reach 570.57 billion VND, up 111.40%. Cultural and educational items are estimated to reach 47.89 billion VND, up 45.67%. Wood and construction materials are estimated to reach 416.42 billion VND, up 13.56%. Cars (under 9 seats) are estimated to reach 838.17 billion VND, up 173.78%; Means of transport excluding cars (including spare parts) are estimated to reach 322.08 billion VND, down 1.09%; Petroleum of all kinds is estimated to reach 712.36 billion VND, up 114.89%...

Without waiting for the hot summer, a series of retailers have offered deep discounts on electrical appliances, stimulating consumption and opening up the market. Photo: Thanh Phuc

In the context of general difficulties ofCovid-19 epidemic, the domestic market is the foundation for business activities of enterprises. Without waiting for the hot summer, since March, a series of retailers have deeply promoted refrigeration products, stimulated consumption, and opened up the market. Specifically, electronics supermarkets have discount programs for electrical, electronic, and refrigeration products.

Ms. Tran My Ha - Head of Trade Management Department (Department of Industry and Trade) said that the industry always creates conditions for strong development.marketDomestically. Accordingly, closely monitor the supply and demand developments and prices of goods and products, especially essential goods, to take timely regulatory measures, ensure reasonable distribution of goods between localities, and stabilize supply and demand and prices.

Traditional markets are still the retail channel chosen by many people. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Work to prevent smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, poor quality goods, and goods of unknown originoriginThis is an urgent issue, so we will closely coordinate with the market management force to implement it closely, contributing to protecting production, business and healthy consumption in the province.

At the same time, promote trade, connect supply and demand to create conditions for small traders, cooperatives and businesses to circulate goods.

Thanh Phuc