Sales Of Socks Rose Sharply In Korea Due To Flooding

The floods caused by heavy rain hit Korea last week, so they lived in the business district. Consumer They rushed into the convenience store and replaced their long soaked shirts and socks.

People are seeking shelter rather than going to the streets, resulting in a decline in sales of discounted goods. Compared with last July 27th, sales of socks in 7-Eleven convenience stores in more than three business districts surged 404.9% over the past week. Sales volume Surged by 151.1%.

The company said last weekend that men's socks would usually increase in the rainy season. "Microwave food is also selling fast," said a senior staff member of 7-Eleven. Company employees will buy these foods on the way to work, because they know they can't leave the office for lunch. Last Wednesday, sales of T-shirts in convenience stores near the business district surged by 260.4% over the same period last year.

Meanwhile, Discount Store Sales of goods declined. Lotte stores said its sales fell by 4.3% on Wednesday, compared with that in July 7th, while online delivery orders increased by 12.2%.