Emart24 Sees Increase in Delivery Service Amid COVID-19 and Heatwave... "Free Delivery Fee Event"

A delivery worker is receiving products in a Darami bag at an Emart24 store.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The use of convenience store delivery services has significantly increased due to the resurgence of COVID-19 and weather conditions such as heatwaves and heavy rain.

According to Emart24 on the 21st, delivery service sales have greatly increased from the 19th of last month to the 18th of this month due to the hot weather. During the period from the 12th to the 18th, when the daily maximum temperature exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, the number of delivery orders rose by 60% compared to the same period last month, and sales increased by 95%. Additionally, on rainy days, the average daily sales were 64% higher than on non-rainy days.

Emart24 expects the number of delivery service users to continue increasing and is conducting various discount events. Until the end of this month, customers who purchase over 10,000 won through Naver Order will receive free delivery. During the same period, KakaoTalk Order offers various card discount promotions. On Yogiyo, customers using Emart24 delivery service will receive a 3,000 won discount when purchasing over 20,000 won.

An Emart24 representative said, “Due to the impact of COVID-19, heatwaves, and heavy rain, the number of customers using delivery services has recently increased significantly,” adding, “We plan to continue enhancing customer satisfaction through various events.”

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