Typhoon 'Hinnamno' Floods Emart Pohang Branch... 130 Convenience Stores Also Damaged

Partial Store Flooding Causes Business Suspension on the 6th
130 Convenience Stores Affected...Typhoon Path Focused on Yeonghonam Region

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The retail industry, including marts and convenience stores, has also suffered damage due to the impact of Typhoon No. 11 ‘Hinnamnor’.

According to Emart on the 6th, the Pohang branch temporarily suspended operations as some stores were flooded due to the typhoon. An Emart official stated, “Customer and employee safety is our top priority, so we are temporarily closing today and will reopen as soon as the damage is restored. We are currently assessing the damage situation.”

Lotte Department Store considered whether to open as the road in front of the Pohang branch was flooded for a time, but the situation improved and normal operations are underway.

In the case of convenience stores, about 130 branches suffered damage. The damage was concentrated in the Yeongnam and Honam regions, which were hit hard by the typhoon.

For CU, as of 8 a.m., damage occurred at about 60 stores, with more than half located in the Yeongnam and Honam regions. The recovery rate was about 40% as of 8 a.m. These stores will receive compensation according to flood and wind damage insurance.

GS25 had 32 stores closed as of 9 a.m. due to flooding and access restrictions. A GS25 official said, “The headquarters’ sales organization and partners are focusing on recovery and support so that damaged stores can quickly resume operations. Damaged stores will be supported through insurance, and special disaster relief funds will be provided to support franchise owners’ personal property damage.”

Seven Eleven reported 30 damaged stores, mostly concentrated in the Busan area. Emart24 is conducting drainage work and communication restoration at 14 stores in Pohang, Gyeongju, Gimhae, and Ulsan regions due to typhoon damage.

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