CU, Korea Sale Festa 'Budget Event'... "From Kimchi to Home Appliances"

CU is participating in the '2021 Korea Sale Festa' to hold the largest discount event of the year, featuring everything from daily necessities to home appliances.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] CU announced on the 26th that it will participate in the '2021 Korea Sale Festa' and hold the largest discount event of the year, ranging from daily necessities to home appliances.

In this event, more than 1,800 products will be offered with N+1 giveaways and discount promotions, and over 120 products will be available at special prices through the mobile app. The number of +1 giveaway products across all categories has increased by about 50% compared to last year. The N items for M won uniform price discount event, which applies a fixed price when purchasing a certain quantity or more, has also been expanded.

There are 1+1 promotions on products supporting the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) and hangover relief drinks, as well as 2+1 giveaways on heated cabinet beverages with an additional 33% partnership discount applied. The popular winter snack, Hoppang, is offered at a 50% partnership discount, and a 3,000 won or 5,000 won discount is provided on all delivery channels including Yogiyo.

This year, through CU’s membership application PocketCU, discounted prices and free delivery are offered on rice, kimchi, fruits, meal kits, and home appliances. These products can be ordered and purchased not only via PocketCU but also by filling out order forms at stores.

A BGF Retail official said, “We have prepared various rich promotions to revive consumer sentiment, which has been sluggish due to COVID-19, and to help customers shop economically and improve franchise store sales. We will actively promote the Korea Sale Festa so that it can become a new turning point for consumption stimulation in line with the upcoming phased recovery of daily life.”