Chinanews.com, June 11, according to Argentine Huaren.com, according to the person in charge of a Chinese supermarket chamber of commerce in Argentina, in an interview a few days ago, affected by the epidemic, about 200 Chinese supermarkets have completely closed in the last 12 months, and on average Sales are down 20% from before the epidemic.
The person in charge pointed out that the sales of Chinese supermarkets have dropped significantly: "Compared with the end of 2019, sales in units of quantity have dropped by 20%. This has also led to the closure of about 200 Chinese supermarkets, mainly in the center of the capital. Supermarket."
The person in charge said that many Chinese supermarket owners are considering abandoning the central areas of big cities and moving to inland cities.
In addition, it expressed support for the "People-Friendly Supermarket Project" launched by the government.
The plan will freeze the prices of 70 basic commodities, which will also be marked on the packaging and sold mainly in community supermarkets.
"The idea is very good. We are deeply affected by sales because people have no money in their pockets and consumption has fallen. But I think the government is eager to launch the plan because the products it contains will not be ready within 15 to 20 days."
The person in charge said: "Almost every month, the inflation rate has reached 4%, and commodity prices have continued to rise. Now with this move by the government, to some extent, people will be more clear and calm when shopping." , The profit space of the supermarket and the duration of the plan remains to be seen.
"Under the huge inflation, everything continues to increase in price. We work around the clock and all kinds of bills are coming in." (Huang Dong)