The pandemic has reduced sales in Ramadan for 2 years, according to Turkish Retailers Federation President Düzgün

Published 2021년 5월 27일

Tridge summary

The Turkish Retailers Federation reported a decrease in the average basket of Ramadan sales for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. While sales usually increase by up to 20% compared to the previous month, they saw an 8% increase due to demand and a 10% decrease during the 17-day full closure. The federation, representing over 100,000 personnel and nearly 5,000 sales points, ensured continuous service to citizens. Prices of products like meat, eggs, milk, pumpkin, beans, and rice increased, while vegetables and fruit products saw a significant decrease in price. Online buying behavior continued during Ramadan, with a 10% decrease in the average basket.
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Turkish Retailers Federation (TPF) President Ömer Düzgün stated that the decrease in the average basket of Ramadan sales continued for the last 2 years due to the epidemic and said, "Before the epidemic, the sales of the month of Ramadan increased by up to 20 percent compared to the previous month. There was an 8 percent increase in sales due to the demand for its products. In the 17-day complete closure period, only basic food products were allowed to sell due to the decisions taken, there was a 10 percent decrease in the average basket. " used the expressions. Speaking in the statement made by the Federation, Düzgün stated that more than 100 thousand personnel and local chain markets, which are members of TPF, serving at nearly 5 thousand sales points, continue to serve citizens without any disruption in this process. During the month of Ramadan, there was an increase in the prices of red and white meat, eggs, milk and dairy products, pumpkin, beans and rice, Düzgün said that ...
Source: Sondakika

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