Purchasing power was reported double over normal or increase 10 percent over the same period last year at many supermarkets and shopping malls such as Co.opmart, Big C, Vincom, Parkson, Aeon, Crescent-mall and Mega Mall.
The most purchased items comprise meat, fresh and processed seafood. Thanks to promotional programs with discounts of up to 50 percent, medical and cosmetic products were also among the best-selling items.
Footwear and clothes also strongly increased in traditional markets.
