"Catch the Home-Staying Crowd During Seol Holiday"... Emart's Massive Discount Event

Emart will offer various products such as food, toys, and furniture at up to 50% off from the 10th to the 17th in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Emart announced on the 9th that it will offer various products such as food, toys, and furniture at discounts of up to 50% from the 10th to the 17th in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday. This is due to the significant increase in the population choosing to stay home instead of traveling home because of social distancing measures.

Emart expects many customers to seek related products this Lunar New Year as well, as during the four-day Chuseok holiday last year?the first 'contactless' holiday?sales of meal kits and ready-to-eat meals increased by 463.4% and 56.3%, respectively, compared to the four-day Lunar New Year holiday last year.

To alleviate the boredom of staying at home, various board games, toys, and digital game consoles will be sold at discounted prices. Considering that the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday is Valentine's Day, there will be an event until the 14th where customers who purchase more than 10,000 KRW worth of Peacock desserts will receive a 3,000 KRW Shinsegae gift certificate. Additionally, home gardening products to create a spring atmosphere, sofas, recliners, and dressers for interior decoration will also be sold at discounted prices.

An Emart official said, “We have prepared abundant products and benefits for customers spending the holiday at home, so it will be a good opportunity for shopping in preparation for the holiday.”

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