Many florists in Ho Chi Minh City have hesitated to restock and voiced concerns over slow sales on Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20) because the demand for flowers was expected to be sluggish. “I did not dare to restock my shop with flowers as shoppers seemed to be shying away from purchases," Bich lamented. “A few years ago, up to 40 percent of shop's flowers were sold on October 19, but this year, just 20-25 percent here found buyers.”She hoped that the demand would be higher on Vietnamese Women’s Day. At his flower shop, a rose branch sells for VND15,000 (US$0.6), while the price of a bouquet ranges from VND200,000 ($8) to VND700,000 ($28). Qui predicted that while the demand for flowers might rise on Sunday, Vietnamese Women’s Day, prices will likely remain unchanged or could even drop in the afternoon if sales slow.

Source: Tuoitre News October 20, 2024 18:15 UTC