Major department store enters 'Chuseok gift set pre-order sales'

Ahead of the Chuseok holiday in October, major domestic department stores have simultaneously launched the "pre-reservation sales of Chuseok gift sets." This year's Chuseok gift sets are characterized by a focus on "value-for-money practical gift sets" reflecting the high-cost living environment. Anticipating an increase in pre-reservation demand for holiday gifts due to the ten-day holiday, major department stores have started the pre-reservation sales of gift sets a bit earlier, offering discounts of up to 50%. First, Lotte Mart and supermarkets began the 44-day Chuseok gift set pre-reservation sales on August 14, continuing until September 26. This year, they have prepared over 800 types of gift sets, from practical to premium items. In particular, the proportion of practical gift sets has been increased in line with the high-cost living situation. Fruit gift sets have been priced to reduce consumer burden, considering the price increase due to heatwaves and abnormal weather. ...