Delivery Service 'Popular' Amid Heatwave and Monsoon... GS Retail Sees 430% Increase in Orders

Many Snacks and Foods Sought at GS25
Grocery Items Ordered at GS The Fresh

A delivery person from GS25 convenience store is preparing to deliver products.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Recently, with the ongoing hot heatwaves and monsoon rains, delivery services have become extremely popular.

According to GS Retail on the 20th, from the 21st of last month to the 18th of this month, orders through the delivery-only application "Uri Dongnae Delivery" increased by 430% compared to the same period last year, setting a record high. In particular, due to the hot weather and prolonged monsoon, customer delivery orders surged. During this period, Seoul's rainfall was 525.8mm, 3.2 times more than last year's 162.2mm, and the average highest temperature was 29.9°C, 2.6°C higher than the same period last month.

At GS25, delivery orders were mainly for snacks and food items such as Thonsal Chicken, Hetban, and Tuna Mayo Triangle Kimbap, as well as chicken, snacks, general food products, fresh food, and dairy products. At GS The Fresh (Udong Mart), delivery orders were mainly for grocery items such as smoked duck slices, grilled Korean pork belly, bananas, and watermelons, along with livestock products, general food, fruits, bread, and vegetables.

A GS Retail official stated, "Since COVID-19, delivery orders have continuously increased due to safety and convenience, and combined with seasonal factors, we are achieving record-breaking results." He added, "Based on differentiated capabilities, we will strengthen excellent products and services that satisfy customers and lead the delivery market linked with various distribution channels."

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