"Direct Imports at Low Prices"... Traders to Hold 'Global Overseas Sourcing Festa'
Discount Event on Overseas Sourced Products Until May 31
Traders Wholesale Club (hereinafter referred to as "Traders") announced on May 19 that it will be holding the 'Traders Global Overseas Sourcing Festa,' where customers can purchase a variety of directly imported products at reasonable prices, through May 31.
The Global Overseas Sourcing Festa, first held in March, received an enthusiastic response from customers thanks to exclusive products and prices available only at Traders. In fact, the total sales of products during the one-week event in March more than tripled compared to two weeks prior, which had the same number of business days.
This time, Traders has doubled the event period from one week to two weeks and increased the number of featured products by about 10, offering a total of 43 products.
First, 'Prepared Squid (Extra Large, Thawed, Product of Argentina)' is being sold for 3,780 won per piece. Only squid weighing around 250g after preparation is carefully selected, and all inedible parts have been completely removed. 'T Standard Frozen Strawberries & Apple Mango (each 2.3kg, Product of Peru)' can be purchased for 12,980 won each when paying with a Samsung Card, a 2,000 won discount. Demand for frozen fruits has been rising recently, with Traders' frozen fruit sales increasing 13.6% from January to April this year.
'T Standard Coconut Shrimp (900g, Product of Vietnam)' can be purchased for 16,480 won, a 3,500 won discount with Samsung Card payment. 'DOP Olive Oil (1L, Product of Spain)' is available for 18,980 won, a 3,000 won discount when paying with a Samsung Card. This premium olive oil is DOP-certified from Siurana, Catalonia, Spain, and is made with 100% Arbequina olives as a single-varietal product.
A variety of fashion and household goods are also available. Notable items include 'Malbon Men's Short-Sleeved T-Shirts (Product of USA, Parallel Import),' with three styles on sale for 79,800 won each, a discount of 10,000 won when paying with a Samsung Card. 'P&G Ivory Soap (Original, 90g*20 pieces, Product of Colombia)' can be purchased for 14,980 won, a 2,000 won discount with Samsung Card payment.
Traders considers overseas direct sourcing to be a core axis of product innovation. By bringing in renowned international brands and local specialties, Traders aims to strengthen the reasons for customers to shop at its stores while also shortening distribution channels to enhance price competitiveness. In addition, Traders replaces about half of its overseas-sourced product lineup each year with new or renewed products. Starting this year, the Global Overseas Sourcing Festa will be held quarterly.
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Park Jonghwan, Head of Overseas Sourcing at Emart, said, "In response to the strong customer support for the Global Overseas Sourcing Festa held at Traders in March, we have prepared an even wider selection of products," adding, "We will continue to introduce outstanding global products, discovered by over 70 dedicated overseas sourcing staff within the Emart organization and through overseas offices in the United States, China, Europe, Japan, and Vietnam."
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