Lao Dong's records show that right from noon, parking lots at some large shopping centers were overloaded, and staff had to coordinate continuously to ensure traffic flow.
At Van Hanh Mall, Emart... shopping centers, food stalls are crowded with customers, and some stores have to queue for tables.
Ms. Cao Ngoc Anh (Dien Hong ward) said: "My family chose to go to the shopping center because it is both cool and has many services. Although crowded, we still feel comfortable because there are many dining and entertainment options for adults and children.
Not only families, young people also account for a large proportion of the number of visitors this occasion. Nguyen Duy Tuan's group of friends (students) said that this holiday they chose to stay in Ho Chi Minh City to have fun.
Today we went to the shopping center to watch movies, eat, and conveniently hunt for promotional items. Many stores offer quite attractive discounts, so we also take advantage of shopping" - Duy Tuan shared.
According to records, during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, stores launched many promotions, deep discounts from 20-50%, buy 1 get 1 free... which stimulated shopping demand. Some fashion, footwear, and household appliance stores recorded a clear increase in revenue compared to normal days.
In the culinary area, many restaurants are in a state of "out of tables". Mr. Hoang Nam (Binh Thanh district) said: "My family has to wait for nearly 1 hour to have seats. Although it is a bit inconvenient, during that time we can shop and visit other areas.
On this occasion, shopping centers also increase personnel, extend service hours and organize more performance and check-in activities to attract customers. In addition to shopping, many people also come to participate in mini events, music programs and activities for children.
