just enough to meet the needs
Recorded at traditional markets in Ninh Kieu district (Can Tho city) such as Tan An, Xuan Khanh... goods are abundant from agricultural products, seafood to luxury goods. With stable supply and average purchasing power, most of the traders do not store goods during the holidays, mainly importing enough to supply the market.
retailer Nguyen Thi Phuong Hong (Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City) shared that since the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer purchasing power has decreased sharply, even during holidays and Tet, the amount of goods sold has only increased slightly.
The female trader added that because she sells vegetables and tubers, which are perishable, especially in hot weather like now, in the past few years, she has mostly not stored goods but only imported enough to sell.
"During the upcoming holidays of April 30 and May 1, if demand increases, I will text the farm owner to adjust and add more vegetables and tubers instead of stocking up. The reason is that the supply is abundant and always available. By doing so, I can reduce the amount of lost vegetables and tubers, improving my profit, Ms. Hong shared.
Competition with supermarket systems, stores and online shopping channels makes trader Nguyen Thi Hue Huong (Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city) quite cautious in storing goods for the holiday.
Accordingly, Ms. Huong mainly relies on consumer demand to supplement goods: Consumers shopping habits are changing, traditional markets are no longer the top choice. In addition, many customers tend to buy enough to ensure delicious fresh food, so I do not store goods massively," said Ms. Huong.
Strengthening supervision of goods
Information at the Preliminary Conference of the first quarter and implementation of the work plan for the second quarter of the quarter of the industry of Can Tho City Industry and Trade took place on the afternoon of April 18, the representative of the Market Management Department (QLTT) of Can Tho City - Information, in the first quarter of 2025, the unit strengthened the fight against smuggling, trade frauds, fake goods in the city, contributing to the market to help people to celebrate the market.
In particular, in 2024 and the first months of 2025, the Market Management Department has developed a thematic plan to collect samples for dairy products with 28 samples. Accordingly, the 3 milk samples that did not meet the requirements were transferred to the Investigation Police Agency and were transferred to the unit for administrative sanctions.
In the near future, the Department will strengthen management, coordinate with competent authorities to collect samples as a basis for inspection and supervision of goods circulating on the market.
In order to successfully complete the tasks in the second quarter of 2025, the City Department of Information and Communications continues to implement the program and orientation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Department of Market Management and Development of the country, the City People's Committee, the implementation of the combat of trade fraud, fake goods, poor quality goods ... Protect consumers' interests; Perform periodic inspection; Closely coordinate with agencies, departments and branches to promote the support of the State on e -commerce; Strengthen the propaganda and dissemination of laws to organizations, individuals, consumers who are aware and improve the compliance with regulations in production and business in the area ...
