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    The heat wave hits, and the sales of this "ice product" set a record!

    • Last Update: 2021-08-04
    • Source: Internet
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    Since July, all parts of South Korea have been hit by heat waves
    .
    Compared with last year, this year’s hot weather in South Korea arrived about ten days earlier.
    There were more days of high temperature, which also created a “high-temperature economy”, attracting businesses to seize business opportunities
    .
     
    In the hot summer, many Koreans regard eating ice products and drinking ice beverages as their first choice to cool off the heat
    .
    At present, the fourth wave of the epidemic in South Korea is still spreading.
    Unlike previous years to enjoy delicious food in shaved ice shops and cafes , many people choose to eat ice cream at home .
    This has also brought about a turning point in the Korean ice cream market , which has been sluggish in recent years
    .
    According to the latest data from the food industry, in the first half of July, the sales of the two largest ice cream manufacturers in South Korea both increased by about 20% year-on-year
    .
    In supermarkets and convenience stores, popular items such as sparkling water, sports drinks, and ice cubes that are representative of the Korean summer are also on sale
    .
     
      As Koreans like to drink iced drinks, many convenience stores have ice cubes in glasses placed prominently
    .
    In particular, the recent sales of ice cubes in cups in convenience stores have been amazing, and more specifications have been introduced for consumers to buy
    .
    This year’s newly launched super large cup of ice cubes, each with a capacity of 400 grams, is priced at 1,200 won, or about 7 yuan, and is one of the best-selling products in convenience stores with a good price-performance ratio
    .
     
      On July 17, when the highest temperature exceeded 37 degrees for the first time this year, all the branches of a convenience store chain in South Korea sold out cups of ice in one day, and the total sales exceeded 1 million cups, setting the highest single-day sales record for similar products in history.

    .
     
      Since July, high-temperature weather with daytime temperatures exceeding 33 degrees Celsius has continued to appear, and sales of cooling appliances in South Korea have also risen
    .
    The reporter learned in a large home appliance store that the sales of air conditioners and electric fans in July increased by about 180% and 145% respectively year-on-year
    .
    In terms of specific >
    .
     
      At high temperatures, some people are unwilling to use open flames for cooking, and kitchen appliances such as induction cookers and ovens are therefore more popular
    .
    In order to seize the market, Korean e-commerce and physical stores have launched discounts, promotions and other activities with the theme of "Summer Essential Home Appliances"
    .
     
      In addition, as the scorching heat continues, Korean companies and homes spend more time turning on electrical appliances such as air conditioners, leading to a sharp increase in electricity consumption in summer
    .
    In response to the government's call to save electricity, some large South Korean companies have relaxed their dress restrictions
    .
    Allow employees to wear half-sleeved shirts, formal shorts, and no ties at work, and wear cool clothes to lower body temperature and save electricity for cooling
    .
    The short-sleeved knit tops launched by South Korean men's brands this summer, and the cold-sensing series of outdoor brand clothing are favored by consumers
    .
      Since July, all parts of South Korea have been hit by heat waves
    .
    Compared with last year, this year’s hot weather in South Korea arrived about ten days earlier.
    There were more days of high temperature, which also created a “high-temperature economy”, attracting businesses to seize business opportunities
    .
     
      In the hot summer, many Koreans regard eating ice products and drinking ice beverages as their first choice to cool off the heat
    .
    At present, the fourth wave of the epidemic in South Korea is still spreading.
    Unlike previous years to enjoy delicious food in shaved ice shops and cafes , many people choose to eat ice cream at home .
    This has also brought about a turning point in the Korean ice cream market , which has been sluggish in recent years
    .
    According to the latest data from the food industry, in the first half of July, the sales of the two largest ice cream manufacturers in South Korea both increased by about 20% year-on-year
    .
    In supermarkets and convenience stores, popular items such as sparkling water, sports drinks, and ice cubes that are representative of the Korean summer are also on sale
    .
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      As Koreans like to drink iced drinks, many convenience stores have ice cubes in glasses placed prominently
    .
    In particular, the recent sales of ice cubes in cups in convenience stores have been amazing, and more specifications have been introduced for consumers to buy
    .
    This year’s newly launched super large cup of ice cubes, each with a capacity of 400 grams, is priced at 1,200 won, or about 7 yuan, and is one of the best-selling products in convenience stores with a good price-performance ratio
    .
     
      On July 17, when the highest temperature exceeded 37 degrees for the first time this year, all the branches of a convenience store chain in South Korea sold out cups of ice in one day, and the total sales exceeded 1 million cups, setting the highest single-day sales record for similar products in history.

    .
     
      Since July, high-temperature weather with daytime temperatures exceeding 33 degrees Celsius has continued to appear, and sales of cooling appliances in South Korea have also risen
    .
    The reporter learned in a large home appliance store that the sales of air conditioners and electric fans in July increased by about 180% and 145% respectively year-on-year
    .
    In terms of specific >
    .
     
      At high temperatures, some people are unwilling to use open flames for cooking, and kitchen appliances such as induction cookers and ovens are therefore more popular
    .
    In order to seize the market, Korean e-commerce and physical stores have launched discounts, promotions and other activities with the theme of "Summer Essential Home Appliances"
    .
     
      In addition, as the scorching heat continues, Korean companies and homes spend more time turning on electrical appliances such as air conditioners, leading to a sharp increase in electricity consumption in summer
    .
    In response to the government's call to save electricity, some large South Korean companies have relaxed their dress restrictions
    .
    Allow employees to wear half-sleeved shirts, formal shorts, and no ties at work, and wear cool clothes to lower body temperature and save electricity for cooling
    .
    The short-sleeved knit tops launched by South Korean men's brands this summer, and the cold-sensing series of outdoor brand clothing are favored by consumers
    .
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