The two major commodity groups on which Co.opmart and Co.opXtra supermarkets are offering big discounts on the occasion of International Women's Day, March 8, are cosmetics-toiletries and fashion apparel.

At Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu in HCM City, there are cosmetic gift sets for women in a range of types, colours and prices. They all have elegant, eye-catching designs in predominantly pink packaging with floral patterns based on the March 8 theme.

Costing only VND78,500 (US$3.45), Double Rich gift boxes with a eau de perfume shampoo and a shower gel inside, sold at Co.opmart Rach Mieu, are expected to be popular among young customers due to their attractive prices and designs.

Besides, toners, facial cleansers and lipsticks are sold at discounts, and attractive discounts are offered on facial lotions and creams.

The supermarket and beauty brands have also paid much attention to decorating their stalls, and have much larger stocks than in previous years.

The busiest area at the two supermarket systems is possibly where the fashion clothes are.

According to staff at the women’s clothing section at a Co.opmart outlet in HCM City, the supermarket has more than 30 new models, including short skirts and shirts, for March 8.

They have been designed with fewer patterns and decorations, with patterns only embossed on edges or other places to create highlights or to make the outfit more dedicate.

Made of spandex, chiffon or cotton, the clothes will feel cool and light when worn.

The new products are sold at 20-30 per cent discount, or around VND200,000 ($8.79) on average. — VNS