Sales of winter products surge at convenience stores amid chilly weather
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Sales of winter products surged at South Korean conven...
Sales of winter products have skyrocketed at South Korean convenience stores due to the sudden drop in temperatures, according to industry sources. Retailers reported that disposable hand warmers sold at GS25 convenience stores, run by GS Retail Co., jumped more than eleven times in the first week of the month compared to the previous week.
Similarly, tights sales increased by a comparable rate. The demand for popular winter snacks and beverages, including instant fish cakes, baked sweet potatoes, and traditional tea, surged by 653%, 132%, and 50.2% respectively over the same period. CU convenience stores, operated by BGF Retail Co., also saw a 400% rise in sales of disposable hand warmers during this time.
As the cold weather lingers, sales of winter snacks and cold-weather gear are experiencing a sharp rise, as noted by an industry official.
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