Retail Sector's Special Promotions Draw Attention Ahead of Graduation Season

A model is examining a laptop at the 'IT Expo: Academy Festival' hosted by Lotte Hi-Mart.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] As the graduation and entrance season approaches, the retail industry is presenting various events.

According to the industry on the 6th, Lotte Hi-Mart will hold the 'IT Expo: Academy Festival' throughout February. At Lotte Hi-Mart stores nationwide, popular brand new laptop products will be offered at prices up to 20% cheaper. Package products combining IT devices and cloud services will also be launched. For consumers with insufficient storage space, Naver MyBox usage vouchers will be sold in conjunction.

When purchasing wireless earphones and smartwatches, which are event products, together with laptops and tablet PCs, a cashback of up to 50,000 KRW will be provided. Global products such as Microsoft and ASUS will be offered at planned prices, and depending on the event model, cashback benefits of up to 100,000 KRW will also be provided.

Online events will also be held. Throughout February, if two or more home appliances or furniture event models are purchased simultaneously via the mobile app, up to 1,000,000 L.Points can be accumulated depending on the payment amount.

Wemakeprice will hold Gift Day until the 9th and operate a graduation and entrance gift theme hall. Digital, home appliances, fashion, and beauty items will be showcased. Major products include ▲ MGTEC Aqua I7 + Wireless Charging Pad ▲ Tommy Hilfiger Fleece Sweatshirt ▲ Aqua Colonia Rich & White Mint ▲ Bourjois Big Lash Oui, among others.

Lego Korea has also joined the event. On SSG.com, a 'Lego Botanical Collection' 20% discount event will be held until the 28th. Popular products such as Lego bouquets, bonsai trees, and bird-of-paradise flowers can be purchased at special prices. On the official Naver Store, a themed event featuring 18 popular products will be held until the 14th. Various products such as travel, architecture, superheroes, and Harry Potter will be showcased. Lego Ideas Winnie the Pooh and Lego Ideas Typewriter are also available for purchase.

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