The second day of the Lunar New Year on February 13 saw a number of supermarkets and grocery stores reopen, with an abundant supply of goods on offer at stable prices for customers to enjoy.

Big C supermarkets open nationwide on the second day of the Lunar New Year, displaying essential goods at the entrance, offering a good choice for customers who go out to do their shopping at the beginning of the New Year period

Despite items on sale, only a few people can be seen shopping during the day

A representative of the Big C supermarket chain says Big C supermarkets re-open their doors from 08.00 am to 10.30pm on the second day and operate full time starting on February 15, or the fourth day of the first lunar month. Meanwhile, MM Maket supermarkets in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Da Nang also reopen on the second day of Tet, with service hours between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m

Huge discounts on offer on Tet confectionery products fails to entice shoppers

Plenty of stalls can be seen full of goods

Unlike in previous years, customers do not have to wait in line to make a payment

It is a common sight to see staff sitting idly at several payment counters on the supermarket’s opening day

All items in supermarkets offer discounts on the opening day in an effort to attract customers

Although there are huge discounts on clothes, people remain indifferent about going shopping