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Convenience store sales are increasing as consumption methods have changed a lot due to the corona virus.
Convenience stores are becoming all-purpose stores by introducing products and services that were not previously handled, and reporter Jang Hoon-kyung covered them.
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There are photos of expensive items on the side of the convenience store.
We have everything from hair loss treatment devices worth over 1 million won to smart watches and golf clubs.
Buying right away is lending a burdensome item, just scan the QR code with your smartphone and pay.
[Lee Joo Kang / Responsible for BGF Retail: As the rational consumption of major competitive products became a very important value among the MZ generation (planned the service. In one month), the number of use increased by 2.5 times.]
Breakfast and snacks Some convenience stores are also offering delivery.
Small businesses that don't have a canteen just change the food every day and bring their meals.
[Seo Seong-gyu / GS Retail Manager: (Corona) Rather than having a meal with co-workers, it is simpler to eat alone at one's seat...
It's been about a month and we've already secured about 40 customers.]
In addition, we receive wine that was not possible to order online due to adult certification and hand it over to consumers. In some cases, financial services such as opening an account are also provided via video.
[○○Bank Video Counselor: Lately, you are doing a lot of non-face-to-face work because you have a long waiting time when you visit a branch.]
Sales at large marts decreased last year due to the corona virus, but thanks to this transformation, sales at convenience stores increased by 6.8% compared to the previous year I did.
The convenience store industry plans to continue expanding life-related services such as electric motorcycle charging and laundry services.
(Video coverage: Kim Won-bae, Video editing: Kim Jun-hee)