March 8 market in Nghe An: Gifts are on the rise, fresh flowers slightly increase in price
(Baonghean.vn) - As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, the market for flowers and gifts for women on this holiday has become bustling. This year, customers' preferences are to choose practical, affordable gifts instead of "traditional" gifts such as fresh flowers and souvenirs.
Variety of flowers
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The fresh flower market for this year's March 8 holiday is quite quiet. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
This year, the fresh flower market seems to be quieter than usual, many flower stalls along the sidewalks near Vinh University, Vinh Technical Education University, and Nghe An College of Education are less crowded. Nguyen Tuan Anh, a second-year student of the Faculty of Physical Education - Vinh University, and a group of friends selling flowers, teddy bears, and small gift baskets on Tue Tinh Street said: "Last year, many students in the same class as us pooled money to buy flowers, arrange them, and decorate them ourselves to sell on the occasion of March 8. However, after the recent Valentine's Day on February 14, the flower business was not profitable, so not many people were interested in March 8."
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The fresh flower market is diverse, with many segments to meet the needs and tastes of customers. Photo: Lam Tung |
According to the owners of some flower shops on Nguyen Van Cu street, the prices of flowers during this holiday have increased slightly compared to normal days.
Currently, roses cost 10,000 - 30,000 VND; sunflowers cost 180,000 - 200,000 VND/bunch of 10 branches; lilies cost 25,000 - 50,000 VND/branch... Flowers arranged in baskets, decorated with elaborate wrapping paper, bows and stuffed animals cost from 300,000 VND to over 1 million VND/basket.
Besides imported flowers, "popular" flowers such as lilies, daisies, phalaenopsis, delphiniums, and carnations are chosen by many people.
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Fresh flowers are considered a "traditional" gift during holidays. Photo: Lam Tung |
This year, there are not many new types of flowers, but the flower market is quite rich: silk flowers, clay flowers, stone flowers, dried flowers, wax flowers... with diverse prices, designs, and colors, meeting consumer tastes.
The trend of practical gifts "reigns"
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| Sun protection shirts are chosen by many people as gifts for women in the family. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
The gift market this year is on the rise as consumers look towards the practicality of each gift. At many supermarkets and clean fruit stores in the city, items such as fruit baskets and pre-packaged gift baskets are sold quite a lot. Just spend 200,000 VND or more to have a basket of many types of fruit decorated quite politely and eye-catchingly as a gift for women. Or from only 100,000 VND or more, buyers can choose gifts such as: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel... pre-packaged. Many people choose to buy gifts for their wives, mothers, sisters such as clothes, cosmetics...
Ms. Nguyen An, a customer, said: "Flowers and other souvenirs are only for young couples in love, but we aim for gifts with practical meaning for a wider audience."
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| On the occasion of March 8 this year, many people choose practical gifts instead of souvenirs. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
In addition to popular products, high-end cosmetics are also selling quite strongly on this occasion, with purchasing power increasing by 30-40%, prices not increasing compared to normal days. Many beauty care services, restaurants, cafes, etc. are also "racing" to reduce prices and promote on International Women's Day.
On this occasion, the online gift market is quite vibrant and bustling. Many Facebook pages and websites focus on gift items for women such as: cosmetics, clothes, jewelry, fresh flowers...
Just click on the website and you can choose the right gifts to give to friends and relatives on holidays without wasting time shopping or choosing.
